Declining since 2011, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Yarelis since 1984
Babies named Yarelis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 259 |
| 2010s | 211 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Yarelis is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1984, a time when inventive, melodic names were gaining popularity. It reached its highest rank of 5,722 in 2011, with a frequency of about 1 in 4,200 births that year, but has since declined. As of 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in 76,537 baby girls, reflecting a falling trajectory. The name has a strong regional association with New York, where most bearers have been recorded. Its precise origins are unclear, but it likely emerged from Puerto Rican or Dominican naming traditions, combining elements like Yareli or Maris with the popular '-is' ending. Without a clear etymology or meaning, Yarelis remains a distinctive, modern choice.
Yarelis is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1984. It is likely a creative formation, possibly combining elements of names like Yareli or Maris with a fashionable '-is' suffix. Its usage has been concentrated in New York, suggesting possible Puerto Rican or Dominican influence, but no clear etymology in Spanish or other languages has been established.
Where Yarelis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yari, Yara, Lissy
Sibling names for Yarelis
Names that share Yarelis's style, for a brother or sister.
