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Yareli

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Pronounced yah-REL-ee /jɑˈɹɛl.iː/High

Meaning: Water lady or she of the water; from the Huichol indigenous language of western Mexico, meaning a water deity or lady of the waterMedium

In 30 seconds: Yareli is a beautiful indigenous Mexican name from the Huichol language meaning water lady or water goddess, a three-syllable name used across Mexico and among Mexican-American communities for its melodic sound and cultural pride.
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Origin MediumHuichol, Nahuatl, Mexican Spanish
MeaningWater lady or she of the water; from the Huichol indigenous language of western Mexico, meaning a water deity or lady of the water
U.S. rank (2025)#794 → Stable
2025 U.S. births343 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919852025

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

Yareli derives from the Huichol indigenous language of western Mexico, where it refers to a water deity, a lady of the water, or in some interpretations a small butterfly. The Huichol (Wixaritari) are an indigenous group in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco. The name entered Mexican Spanish and became popular as a given name through the 20th century.

Yareli is popular throughout Mexico and in Mexican-American communities in the United States. It gained television visibility through the Mexican telenovela character Yareli and has appeared in the U.S. national top 500 girls names. It represents pride in indigenous Mexican heritage.

Did you know? The Huichol people (Wixaritari) of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico are renowned for their elaborate yarn paintings and beaded art depicting their spiritual universe, which includes many water deities and sacred springs. Names like Yareli connect to this rich spiritual tradition.
Overall data confidence 74%
Behind the Name — Yareli — Huichol origin notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

YarelisYarelinYarelly

Nicknames

YareYariReli

Famous Bearers

  • ★Yareli Arizmendi
    Mexican actress known for Like Water for Chocolate

If you like Yareli…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yareli mean?

Yareli means water lady or lady of the water, from the Huichol indigenous language of western Mexico.

How do you pronounce Yareli?

It is said yah-REL-ee, three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Yareli a Mexican name?

Yes, Yareli is a Mexican name rooted in the Huichol indigenous language and widely popular in Mexico and Mexican-American communities.

Is Yareli a popular name?

Yareli has appeared in the U.S. top 500 girls names and is especially popular in states with large Mexican-American populations.

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