Julani sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Juliana, Lani, and Jalani are the closest matches by sound. Most share Julani's Swahili-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"one who is exalted"
"white wave"
"of the Julii family (related to Julius Caesar)"
"whole, complete grace"
"seat of the eye, throne"
"beloved"
"friendship, constancy (flower language)"
"servant of God"
"faith, faithfulness"
"life"
"soft, smooth"
"supplanter (inherited from James)"
"creative variant of Harmony or Imani"
"grace, favor"
"delight, gladness"
"divine play, cosmic game"
"leaping water, rushing water"
"in the beginning"
"beautiful rose"
"headland, promontory, cape"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Julani — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Swahili origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Julani.
Rhythm: Julani is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.