Yarel

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Pronounced yah-REL /jɑˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latin-American coined name, variously echoing Yaretzi and Yariel ('lion of God'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage; a Yaretzi/Yariel echo: Yarel. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yah-REL').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern Latin-American coined name, variously echoing Yaretzi and Yariel ('lion of God'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7550 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 is a modern Latin-American coined name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Yaretzi and Yariel ('lion of God'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'yah-REL'; nickname Yari).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yarel is a modern Latin-American coined name, variously echoing Yaretzi and Yariel ('lion of God') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'yah-REL').

Overall data confidence 30%

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

Variations

YarellYarielYaretzi

Nicknames

Yari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yarel mean?

Yarel is a modern coined name echoing Yaretzi and Yariel; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

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 used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Yarel?

Yarel is a very rare name in the U.S.