Save Gender Feminine Usage African American (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /d͡ʒeɪ.ˈlɑ.ni/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsJailani, Jalani, Jalany, Jaylany, Jailany Meaning & History Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.