Jelani \j(e)-la-ni\ as a girl's name is a variant of Je- (American). See for meaning of Jelani. The baby name Jelani sounds like Ailani, Alani, Jelena, Iolani, Jaelana, Jelina, Jilana, Jolana, Jolan and Ulani. Other similar baby names are Melani, Delana, Delany, Delanie, Delane, Jenni, Jeni, Helana, Jenai, Jeanie, Jean, Jeane, Jeana, Kalani, Keilani, Leilani, Lalani, Melanie, Meloni, Melany, Melania, Melana, Nalani, Noelani, Raelani and Talani.