Yanelis
Every Yanelis since 1982 — 675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yanelis
Yanelis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,310 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 675 American babies have been named Yanelis. Its peak came in 2014, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yanelis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yanelis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,310 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,782 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,583 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,650 |
| 2021 | 14 | #8,010 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,552 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,583 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,091 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,033 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,219 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,228 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,482 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,452 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,955 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,555 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,956 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,364 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,354 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,090 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,468 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,369 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,818 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,288 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,454 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,311 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,761 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,532 |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,175 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yanelis in 2025?
Yanelis ranked #6,310 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yanelis?
675 babies have been named Yanelis in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yanelis most popular?
Yanelis peaked in 2014, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Yanelis a boy or girl name?
Yanelis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yanelis rising or falling?
Yanelis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.