Yaneli
How to say it: yah-NEL-ee · /jɑˈnɛli/
Meaning uncertain, used in Spanish-speaking communities - popular Hispanic-American coinage.
Yaneli was the 1,024th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 189 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #804 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,024 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 189 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,541 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #804 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all recorded use has come in the last forty years. The 2020s mark its high so far, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft consonants and three lilting syllables give it a gentle and creative air. Yamilet makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Yaneli is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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