MallowbyNames

Yarel

yah-REL · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2009
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Yarel since 2006

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

428412620102020Most births 2009GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s20058
2010s387171
2020s3352

Meaning & origin

Yarel is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006, with a peak in 2009. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th nationally, with roughly 1 in 200,908 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a slow but steady uptick in interest. The name's origins are obscure, and it may be a creative variation of names like Yara or Jared, or simply a blend of sounds that appeal to contemporary parents. Yarel has not been associated with any top states or notable figures, underscoring its status as an uncommon, personal choice.

Yarel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Yara or Jared, or formed from fashionable sounds. Its use is uncommon and has no known historical or cultural derivation.

Sibling names for Yarel

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

Sisters: Yara, Lila, Naya, Mira, Zara, Yeslin

Brothers: Jared, Ezra, Kai, Liam, Noah, Raudel

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Yarel mean?
The meaning of Yarel is uncertain. It is likely a modern invention without a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Yarel?
Yarel is rare. As of 2025, it ranked 10,917th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 200,908 newborns given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2009.
Is Yarel a boy or girl name?
Yarel is used for both boys and girls, though it is uncommon overall.