Yareli: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ahr-ehl-ee
Origin: Colombia
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Cone, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Water lady

Yareli is a beautiful and unique name with origins in both Spanish and Indigenous cultures, particularly Tupi, meaning 'water lady'or 'small butterfly', derived from the name Yara, which is associated with the Tupi river nymph Iara. The name means 'lady of the water'and carries a sense of elegance and femininity. Over time, the use of Yareli has become more widespread, particularly in Latin American and Caribbean regions, where it is often used as a variant of Yara. The name's importance lies in its rich cultural heritage and its ability to evoke a sense of natural beauty and mysticism.

Yareli Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yareli is currently #864 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Yareli is currently #454 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Yareli is currently #415 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Yareli is currently #210 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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