Jelana

Jelana is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,234 in the US, popular nicknames include Jel, Jey, and Jelie.

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Girl Name #56,234 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jelana is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jelana often also consider Asjah, Ilcia, Nelisa .

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Historical Record

Jelana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.

Over 12 babies have been named Jelana in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jelana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,234 for girl names in the US .

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#56,234
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#56,234
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Jelani #2177

Nicknames

Jel Jey Jelie Jelaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jelana

Is Jelana a boy or girl name?
Jelana is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jelana?
Jelana is currently ranked #56234 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jelana?
Common nicknames for Jelana include Jel, Jey, Jelie, and Jelaie.
Is Jelana a common or rare name?
Jelana is an uncommon name, ranked #56234 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jelana?
Jelana pairs well with Asjah, Ilcia, Nelisa, Quineisha in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jelana?
Related spellings include Jelani.

About the Name Jelana

Jelana is a girl name .

Jelana is currently ranked #56,234 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jelana include Jel, Jey, Jelie, and Jelaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jelana include Jelani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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