Julani
An Arabic name referring to someone who is nomadic or wandering.
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Julani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Julani today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julani births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,480
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Julani
Julani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 112 total registrations, 30 (26.8%) were male and 82 (73.2%) were female.
Julani as a male name
- Ranked #9,317 in 2023
- 8 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2012 (8 births)
Julani as a female name
- Ranked #6,480 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (18 births)
Popularity
Julani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Julani from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 74 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Julani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Julani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Julani
The name Julani has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "Jalani," which means "exalted" or "elevated." This name was initially popular among the Arab communities of the Middle East and North Africa.
The earliest recorded use of the name Julani can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it was mentioned in several Arabic literary works and historical texts. One notable figure from this era was Julani ibn Al-Qasim, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived between 720 and 808 CE.
During the Golden Age of Islam, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Julani gained widespread popularity across the Islamic world. It was often given to individuals who displayed exceptional intellect, wisdom, or spiritual enlightenment.
In the 11th century, Julani Al-Damiri, an Arab naturalist and writer, authored a comprehensive work on zoology titled "Hayat Al-Hayawan." This book was widely celebrated and contributed to the advancement of natural sciences during that period.
Another significant figure bearing the name Julani was Al-Julani Al-Muqri, a renowned Islamic calligrapher who lived in the 13th century. He was praised for his mastery of the Arabic script and his beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned numerous mosques and manuscripts.
In the 15th century, Julani Al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He developed advanced methods for solving algebraic equations and is credited with introducing the concept of algebra to the Western world.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled from the 14th to the 20th century, the name Julani was particularly popular among the ruling elite and scholars. One notable figure was Julani Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century.
Through the centuries, the name Julani has been associated with individuals who have made remarkable contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, science, and governance. Its rich historical significance and Arabic roots have ensured its enduring appeal across generations.
People
Julani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Julani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Julani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Julani a common name?
We classify Julani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Julani most popular?
The single biggest year for Julani was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julani is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Julani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Julani a female name?
Yes, 73.2% of people registered as Julani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Julani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Julani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Julani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Julani?
See how many people have the name Julani on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.