Yarelie
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "lovely flower".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Yarelie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yarelie today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yarelie births was 2012 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yarelie. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2012
16 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2014 SSA rank
#16,425
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Yarelie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yarelie from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Yarelie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yarelie 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 Yarelie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yarelies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yarelie
The name Yarelie originates from the Nahuatl language, an indigenous tongue spoken by the Aztecs and various other groups in ancient Mexico. Nahuatl was the predominant language of the region during the period of the Aztec Empire, which flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries. The name Yarelie is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word "yal," meaning "place" or "land," and "eli," which translates to "tender" or "delicate."
Historians have not found definitive evidence of the name Yarelie appearing in ancient Aztec texts or codices. However, its linguistic roots suggest it may have been used as a descriptive term or epithet, perhaps referring to a person of gentle character or someone closely connected to the land.
The earliest recorded instances of Yarelie as a given name date back to the 19th century, following the independence of Mexico and the renewed interest in preserving and reviving indigenous cultural heritage. One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name was Yarelie Hernández, a Mexican painter born in 1832 who gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes.
Another notable historical figure named Yarelie was Yarelie Guzmán (1878-1964), a celebrated Mexican actress of the early 20th century. She graced the stage in numerous theatrical productions and is remembered for her portrayal of strong, independent women in a time when such roles were rare.
In the realm of literature, Yarelie Ramírez (1920-1998) was a renowned Mexican poet and essayist. Her works explored themes of identity, feminism, and social justice, earning her numerous accolades and a place among the most influential voices of her generation.
Yarelie García (1935-2003) was a prominent Mexican anthropologist and archaeologist. Her groundbreaking research shed light on the cultural practices and belief systems of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, contributing significantly to our understanding of these rich and complex societies.
Lastly, Yarelie Espinoza (1963-present) is a contemporary Mexican artist known for her captivating sculptures and installations. Her work often incorporates natural materials and explores the relationship between humanity and the environment, drawing inspiration from her indigenous roots and the concept of "tender land" embodied in her name.
People
Yarelie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yarelie 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
Yarelie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yarelie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yarelie 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Yarelie a common name?
We classify Yarelie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yarelie most popular?
The single biggest year for Yarelie was 2012, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yarelie is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yarelie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yarelie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yarelie 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.
Is Yarelie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yarelie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yarelie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Yarelie?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Yarelie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.