Yanelli
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a creative combination.
Name Census estimates that about 519 living Americans carry the first name Yanelli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yanelli today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yanelli births was 2013 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yanelli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
519
~ 1 in 660,413 Americans
Peak year
2013
28 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,130
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Yanelli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yanelli from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 176 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yanelli remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yanelli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yanelli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yanellis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Yanelli, while Illinois, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yanelli
The given name Yanelli has its origins in the ancient language of Sanskrit, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "yantra," which translates to "instrument" or "device." The name is believed to have been associated with individuals who possessed exceptional skills in crafting tools or machinery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yanelli can be traced back to the Vedic texts, which are a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with a skilled artisan who was renowned for his intricate metalwork and contributions to the development of various technologies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Yanelli. One such figure was Yanelli Bhattacharya, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. Bhattacharya made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with calculating the diameter of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.
Another prominent figure was Yanelli Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Devagiri kingdom in central India during the 13th century CE. Known for her military prowess and strategic acumen, Yanelli Devi successfully defended her kingdom against numerous invaders and established a prosperous reign.
In the realm of literature, Yanelli Bhava was a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the 15th century CE in the Deccan region of India. His works, which often explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, have been widely acclaimed and have had a lasting influence on Indian literature.
Moving forward in time, Yanelli Rajaram was a notable Indian freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1885, Rajaram was an active participant in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and spent several years in prison for his efforts.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Yanelli, a name that has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and has been associated with exceptional skill, artistry, and contributions to various fields of human endeavor.
People
Yanelli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yanelli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yanelli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yanelli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 519 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yanelli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 660,413 US residents.
Is Yanelli a common name?
We classify Yanelli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 526 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yanelli most popular?
The single biggest year for Yanelli was 2013, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yanelli is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yanelli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yanelli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.