Yanelis is a modern Latina coinage joining Yan — a form of John/Jan, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — with the fashionable -elis/-lis ending (echoing Janelle, Yanet; routes layered, which we flag). A lyrical, modern Caribbean and Latina name (said 'yah-NEH-lees'; nickname Yani).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yanelis joins Yan — from John/Jan, 'God is gracious' — with the popular Puerto Rican -elis ending (echoing Janelle and Yanet) — a lyrical, modern coinage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yah-NEH-lees').

Overall data confidence 42%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

YaneliYanelysJanelis

Nicknames

Yani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yanelis mean?

Yanelis joins Yan ('God is gracious') with the -elis ending; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Yanelis?

It's said yah-NEH-lees /jɑˈnɛ.lis/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yanelis a boy or girl name?

Yanelis is a girl's name.

How popular is Yanelis?

Yanelis is a rare name in the U.S.