Unknown; possibly a variant of Yamila or Amalia.
The exact etymology of Yameli is unclear, though it is often used in Spanish-speaking communities. It may be a modern creative variation of the Arabic name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful,' or a blend of names like Yareli and Amalia. Due to its rarity, it lacks a singular established history.
Less common today
Yameli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,255 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
