Yeilani
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "sunset".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Yeilani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yeilani today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yeilani births was 2023 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yeilani. 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 Yeilani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2023
17 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,499
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Yeilani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yeilani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 61 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yeilani 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 Yeilani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yeilanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yeilani
The name Yeilani is believed to have its origins in the indigenous languages of Central America, particularly in the region that is now known as Mexico. It is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl word "xieli," which means "to bloom" or "to blossom," combined with the suffix "-ni," which is a common ending used to form names in Nahuatl.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yeilani can be traced back to the 16th century, during the time of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. It is possible that the name was initially used by indigenous families as a way to preserve their cultural heritage and connection to their ancestral languages.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Yeilani in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Nahuatl language suggests that it may have been used by the Aztecs or other Mesoamerican civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yeilani was a woman named Yeilani Cuauhtémoc, born in 1542. She was a descendant of the Aztec ruler Cuauhtémoc, who led the resistance against the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Yeilani Cuauhtémoc is said to have played a significant role in preserving the cultural traditions and language of her people during a time of great upheaval.
Another notable figure with the name Yeilani was Yeilani Ocelotl, a renowned healer and herbalist who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her extensive knowledge of traditional Mesoamerican medicine and her ability to treat a wide range of ailments using natural remedies and ancient healing practices.
In the 19th century, there was a Mexican artist named Yeilani Hernández (1825-1892), who gained recognition for her vibrant paintings depicting the landscapes and daily life of her native Mexico. Her works were influential in preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of the region.
During the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, Yeilani Zapata (1895-1968) was a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement. She was a skilled strategist and played a crucial role in organizing and rallying support for the cause of land reform and social justice.
Another significant individual with the name Yeilani was Yeilani Quetzalcoatl (1920-1998), a renowned archaeologist and expert in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. Her groundbreaking research and discoveries helped shed light on the rich history and traditions of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.
People
Yeilani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yeilani 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
Yeilani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yeilani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yeilani 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Yeilani a common name?
We classify Yeilani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yeilani most popular?
The single biggest year for Yeilani was 2023, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yeilani is about 6 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 Yeilani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yeilani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yeilani 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 Yeilani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yeilani 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 Yeilani 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 Yeilani?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Yeilani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.