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Yoali

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Pronounced yoh-AH-lee /joʊˈɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl yohualli, 'night; the night'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Night: Yoali is Nahuatl. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yoh-AH-lee').

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Origin LowNahuatl

MeaningFrom Nahuatl yohualli, 'night; the night'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7916 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

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

Yoali comes from Nahuatl yohualli, 'night; the night'; it is also used as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name common in Mexican families (said 'yoh-AH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, night at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Yoali comes from Nahuatl yohualli, 'night; the night' — a lyrical, modern name (also a modern coinage; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yoh-AH-lee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Yoali — routes layered

Variations

YoalliYoalyYoatzin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yoali mean?

Yoali is Nahuatl for 'night; the night'; also a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yoali?

It's said yoh-AH-lee /joʊˈɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yoali a boy or girl name?

Yoali is a girl's name.

How popular is Yoali?

Yoali is a rare name in the U.S.