Yaneli
Yaneli is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely inspired by Nayeli (meaning 'I love you') or blended with names ending in '-eli'.
Origin and history
Yaneli is a modern invented name that gained popularity within Hispanic communities in the United States. It is likely derived as a phonetic variant or combination inspired by names like Janelle or Nayeli. In recent years, it has maintained a steady, modest presence as a contemporary feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,911 babies in the United States have been named Yaneli since 1880. It ranks #2825 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1290.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.4 %)
- TX (25.2 %)
- IL (8.5 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- AZ (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 467 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,191 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,324 |
| 2020-2029 | 864 |
Fun facts
- Yaneli emerged in American birth records during the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventing melodic feminine names.
- The name's structure reflects influence from both the Zapotec name Nayeli and Western names ending in the '-eli' suffix.