Yarexi
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 168 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Yarexi peaked during the Gen Z era, when 25 babies received this name in a single year (2006). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Yarexi remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Yarexi ranks #17541 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Yarexi is a girl's baby name of Spanish and Cuban origin, a creative compound name used in Cuban and Caribbean Hispanic communities. It may combine elements of Yara with the distinctive -xi ending, creating a name that feels uniquely Caribbean in its rhythm and creativity.
Yarexi reflects the extraordinary creativity of Cuban naming culture — a tradition that produces names unlike those found anywhere else, combining familiar sounds in ways that feel entirely original.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Yarexi belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Spanish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Spanish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Yarexi’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yarexi has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 100 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 48 | — |
The Story of Yarexi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Yarexi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Yarexi are most likely born between 2006 and 2016.
How rare is Yarexi?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Yarexi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 100 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Yarexi by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #17541 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10349 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17553 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12401 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12419 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10085 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10827 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14506 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7357 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8607 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9702 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9207 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15186 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12541 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15414 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024