Rising since 2001, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Yarelin since 1993
Babies named Yarelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Yarelin is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1993. Its usage has been rising since 2001, reaching a peak rank in 2013. While still uncommon, with a current estimated incidence of 1 in 321453 births, it reflects a trend toward creative, melodic names ending in -lin. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting broad but sparse appeal. Although its exact etymology is uncertain, it likely draws from Spanish or Taino roots through the variant Yareli, combining a sense of natural beauty with a contemporary flourish.
Yarelin first appears in U.S. birth records in 1993, suggesting a modern coinage. It is likely a creative respelling or elaboration of Yareli, which itself may be a variant of the Spanish name Yara (meaning 'water lady' in Taino) or a combination of Yara and Linda (meaning 'beautiful' in Spanish). The suffix -lin is common in modern American names, lending a feminine or melodic quality.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yari, Yare, Lin
Sibling names for Yarelin
Names that share Yarelin's style, for a brother or sister.
