Yaelis

“God will answer.” — Represents a spiritu

Israel origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11107US 2023

9Births / yr

↓Falling

116All-time births

📅 Since 200500

How to pronounce Yaelis

YAH·EL·iz

/ˈjɑ.ˈɛl.ɪz/ · stress on YAH · 3 syllables

“God will answer.”

Represents a spiritu · Israel origin

What does Yaelis mean and where does it come from?

Yaelis is a modern Hebrew name with roots in the word 'Yah' (a short form of God in Hebrew) and 'El' (meaning God). The name is often given to girls born to parents who want to reflect their faith. It has become popular in Israel and among Jewish communities in Latin America. It represents a spiritu

Cultural significance

Yaelis has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Israel-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will answer..

Peak popularity

Reached #6366 in 2016 — currently #11107 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yaelis?

Yaelis works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Yaelis Grace

How popular is Yaelis right now?

Falling — down 2606 spots — currently #11107 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#11107 · Top 8.2%

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2010

2015

2020

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11107	9	▼ down 2606 · -31% births
2022	#8501	13	▲ up 3645 · +63% births
2021	#12146	8	▼ down 3914 · -38% births
2020	#8232	13	▲ up 610
2015	#8842	13	▲ up 10043 · +160% births
2010	#18885	5	▲ up 275
2005	#19160	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yaelis

Best Year2020Rank #8232

Peak Count13

Average Rank#12410

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2005 - 20237 years

The story of Yaelis

Yaelis is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2005. With 116 total births recorded, Yaelis remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #19160 in 2005 to #11107 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Yaelis in 2016:

Emma Olivia Ava Sophia Isabella

Yaelis by decade

Yaelis peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	12
2010s ★	91
2020s	13

💎Yaelis has only 116 total recorded births since 2005 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yaelis?

Common

YaeYaelYaelieYaelyElis

What names sound and feel like Yaelis?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yaelis also consider these

Yaeli

Israel · God's answer

Yanelis

Spanish · God is gracious

Yarelis

Puerto Rico · Spanish

Yaeliz

English · A meaningful name

Yadelis

Puerto Rico · A name derived

Maelis

USA · A beloved name

Yaelin

American · הצלחה גדולה (Great

Adelis

Spanish · Noble, nobility

Common questions about the name Yaelis

What does the name Yaelis mean?

Yaelis means "God will answer." — a name rooted in Israel tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Yaelis?

Yaelis is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yaelis have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Yaelis?

Yaelis originates from Israel tradition. Israel names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Yaelis?

Yaelis is a three-syllable name pronounced Y AA1 EH1 L IH0 Z. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Yaelis?

Yaelis pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Israel heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.