Combination of Jane and Eli, or variant of Yanelis.
Yaneli is a modern American creation, likely formed by blending the classic name Jane with the popular suffix -eli. It is also frequently used within Hispanic communities as a variant of the Spanish name Yanelis. The name carries the combined heritage of its components, suggesting 'God is gracious' and 'ascension'.
Less common today
Yaneli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,205 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
