Yareli
How to say it: yah-REH-lee · /jɑˈrɛli/
Of Huichol (Wixáritari) origin from Mexico; traditional meaning relates to water or a water goddess. Exact etymology uncertain.
Yareli was the 615th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 343 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #666 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #615 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 343 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,238 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #666 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of its history belongs to recent decades, with a high point in the 2010s. It stays close to that high while softening a little going forward.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing with a soft lilting sound. Citlali and Anahi share a similar spirit.
Nicknames
- Yari
- Eli
- Yare
Honouring a Yareli in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Yareli is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Yareli
- Yareli Acevedo (born 2001)Mexican cyclist
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