Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Yariela since 1996
Babies named Yariela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Yariela is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1996. Its recent coinage makes precise etymology difficult, but it likely blends elements from names like Yara and Mariela, reflecting a trend of creating melodic, contemporary names. Its popularity peaked in 2005, and it has remained stable since, never breaking into widespread use. With a 2025 rank of 11,932 and an occurrence rate of 1 in 229,610 births, Yariela maintains a rare and distinctive profile. The name has not seen significant regional concentration, and its use remains scattered across the country.
Yariela is a modern name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1996. It appears to be a creative blend of names such as Yara (possibly derived from the Arabic for 'small butterfly' or the Brazilian indigenous name) and Mariela (a Spanish diminutive of Maria). As a modern coinage, it lacks a long historical tradition and is primarily used in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yari, Ela, Yaya
Sibling names for Yariela
Names that share Yariela's style, for a brother or sister.
