Declining since 2010, #792 for girls today.
Popularity of Yareli since 1985
Babies named Yareli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 671 |
| 2000s | 3,576 |
| 2010s | 4,195 |
| 2020s | 2,222 |
Meaning & origin
Yareli is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1985, rising to a peak rank of 792 in 2009. The name has been in decline since 2010, reflecting a shift away from the -li ending trend. As of 2025, about 1 in 4,686 girls receive this name. It is most popular in Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, suggesting a regional preference in the western and southwestern United States. While its exact origin is unclear, Yareli fits a pattern of creative coinage in late 20th-century American naming, combining sounds from names like Yarely and Yaritza.
Yareli emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by other names ending in the popular -li sound, such as Yarely or Yaritza. It appears to be a modern coinage without deep historical roots, first recorded in the Social Security Administration data in 1985. The name may also be a variant of the Spanish name Yarely, which itself is of uncertain origin.
Where Yareli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yari, Reli, Yaya
Sibling names for Yareli
Names that share Yareli's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lily, Giana, Dayana, Jazlyn, Reese, Odalys, Yajaira, Yanely, Anayeli, Briseyda, Yamilex, Yaquelin, Yarely, Yatziri, Merary, Naydelin, Yarelis, Yaritzi, Anayely, Esbeidy, Yahayra, Yajayra, Yamira, Yareliz, Yarelly, Yaremi, Yaritzel, Yaritzy, Yeraldi, Yissel, Yitzel, Yulieth, Yarexi, Betzayda, Esbeydi, Jarelis, Monserath, Nalleli, Yanitza, Yarelin, Yarethzi, Yariela, Yexalen, Yolani
Brothers: Liam, Ethan, Noah, Mason, Jayden, Yandel, Jeovanny, Yadier, Yaniel, Yovanny, Yandiel, Yoandri, Yobani, Yobany, Yunior, Yader, Yeferson, Yeremi
Names like Yareli
Names whose popularity has moved with Yareli's over the last 50 years.
