Rising since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yarel since 2006
Babies named Yarel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 200 | 58 |
| 2010s | 387 | 171 |
| 2020s | 33 | 52 |
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.

