Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Yareli is a girl's baby name of Native American origin, believed to derive from the Huichol (Wixaritari) people of Mexico, possibly meaning "small butterfly" or associated with the water goddess in Huichol mythology. It carries a lyrical, nature-connected spirit.
Yareli has been a rising presence in the United States, particularly within Mexican-American communities, where it connects families to indigenous cultural heritage. Its melodic, four-syllable flow and rare, exotic sound have broad appeal across communities.