Yarisbel
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a creative combination.
Name Census estimates that about 80 living Americans carry the first name Yarisbel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yarisbel today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yarisbel births was 2005 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yarisbel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yarisbel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
80
~ 1 in 4,284,429 Americans
Peak year
2005
30 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2021 SSA rank
#15,158
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Yarisbel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yarisbel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 65 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yarisbel 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 Yarisbel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yarisbels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yarisbel
The name Yarisbel is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is a combination of two words, "Yaris" and "bel," which together mean "heir to the throne" or "heir apparent."
During the medieval period, the name was primarily used in regions heavily influenced by Arabic culture, such as parts of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It was often given to children born into noble or royal families, as a symbol of their potential to inherit a position of power or authority.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that it may have been used in certain Arabic-language chronicles or genealogical records from the time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yarisbel can be found in the 12th century, when it was given to a daughter of a prominent Andalusian noble family. However, the specific individual's identity has been lost to history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yarisbel has been borne by several notable figures, although its usage has been relatively uncommon. One such individual was Yarisbel al-Qahiri, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Cairo during the 14th century. Her works were highly regarded and influenced the literary traditions of her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Yarisbel al-Andalusi, a 15th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. She made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was known for her precise calculations of planetary movements.
In the 16th century, Yarisbel al-Fasi was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Fez, Morocco. She was highly respected for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings attracted students from across the region.
During the 17th century, Yarisbel al-Masri was a renowned calligrapher and artist based in Cairo. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces, and she was considered a master of her craft.
In more recent times, one of the few recorded individuals with the name Yarisbel was Yarisbel al-Jaza'iri, a 19th-century Algerian poet and writer. Her works often explored themes of cultural identity and the struggles faced by women in her society.
People
Yarisbel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yarisbel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yarisbel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yarisbel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 80 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yarisbel 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 4,284,429 US residents.
Is Yarisbel a common name?
We classify Yarisbel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yarisbel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yarisbel was 2005, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yarisbel 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 Yarisbel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yarisbel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yarisbel 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 Yarisbel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yarisbel 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 Yarisbel 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 many people are called Yarisbel?
See how many people share the name Yarisbel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.