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Yarel

♂ Boy

Pronounced yah-REL /jɑˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: Yarel is used in Latino families, read as a variant of Yariel/Jariel — names built on Hebrew elements (often linked to 'God' and 'light'). The exact route is debated, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm modern name: Yarel echoes Yariel — Hebrew-flavored 'lion/light of God' (said 'yah-REL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningYarel is used in Latino families, read as a variant of Yariel/Jariel — names built on Hebrew elements (often linked to 'God' and 'light'). The exact route is debated, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#6786 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 281

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yarel appears in Latino families as a variant of Yariel or Jariel, names layered from Hebrew elements often linked to 'God' and 'light.' The exact route is debated, which we note honestly (said 'yah-REL').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, warm, and modern.

Did you know? Yarel reads as a Latino variant of Yariel/Jariel — names built on Hebrew elements — carried by sound; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'yah-REL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Yarel — Hebrew-flavored Latino name; route debated

Variations

YarielJarelYarell

Nicknames

Yari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yarel mean?

Yarel reads as a variant of Yariel/Jariel, built on Hebrew elements; the exact route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yarel?

It's said yah-REL /jɑˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yarel a boy or girl name?

Yarel is a boy's name.

How popular is Yarel?

Yarel is a rare name in the U.S.

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