Jarelis

JAH-reh-lis · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity

2006

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jarelis since 1993

Babies named Jarelis per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1990s	7
2000s	55
2010s	33
2020s	5

Meaning & origin

Jarelis is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in 1993 during a wave of inventive names blending familiar sounds. Its peak year of use was 2006, reflecting the height of this naming trend. The name has remained stable in very low usage through 2025, with no top state concentration. As a 1990s coinage, Jarelis illustrates how parents create novel names by combining popular starting syllables (Jar-) with trendy endings (-elis). Lacking a traditional etymology or historical bearers, the name's appeal lies in its melodic, contemporary sound.

Jarelis is a modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1993. It appears to be a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Jar-' (as in Jarely or Jaren) with the fashionable suffix '-elis' (as in Maribel or Annelise). The name is not derived from any historical language or culture; its formation reflects a 1990s trend of constructing novel feminine names from familiar sound elements.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jari, Jare, Lissy

Variants: Jareliz

Sibling names for Jarelis

Names that share Jarelis's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Anelise, Maribel, Yareli, Karelis, Jasely

Brothers: Jarell, Jalen, Darius, Josiah, Elian

Questions parents ask

What does the name Jarelis mean?

The meaning of Jarelis is uncertain. It is a modern invented name, likely created by combining sounds from other names, and does not have a traditional meaning.

Is Jarelis a boy or girl name?

Jarelis is almost exclusively used for girls. Since its first recorded use in 1993, it has been consistently given to female babies in the United States.

How popular is the name Jarelis?

Jarelis is a very rare name. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names. Its peak usage was in 2006, and the name has remained stable in low usage through 2025.