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'.
About 189 girls were named Yaneli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Yaneli — far less common.
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