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Yanelli

yah-NEL-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or a variant of names like Yanneli or Yanell.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,116
Babies named in 2025
19
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 84,593 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1989

Rising since 1989, #6,116 for girls today.

Popularity of Yanelli since 1989

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

919281990200020102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s91
2000s170
2010s176
2020s103

Meaning & origin

Yanelli is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1989. Since then, it has seen a steady but modest increase in use, with a particularly notable rise beginning in that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when it ranked highest, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name does not have strong ties to any specific top states, indicating a dispersed usage. As an invented name, Yanelli does not carry a traditional meaning, but its melodic sound has gained some appeal in contemporary naming. Its trajectory since 1989 shows a growing interest, likely influenced by the trend of creating unique, feminine-sounding names.

Yanelli first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It may be a creative respelling or combination of elements from names such as Yana or Anelli, or a feminine elaboration of Yanel. Its usage has been primarily in the United States, and it is most often given to girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Yani, Ellie, Nellie

Variants: Yanneli, Yanell

Sibling names for Yanelli

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Yanelli mean?
The meaning of Yanelli is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of other names, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Yanelli?
In recent data, Yanelli ranked 6,116th in the U.S., with about 1 in 84,593 births. Its popularity peaked in 2013.
Is Yanelli a boy or girl name?
Yanelli is almost exclusively used for girls.