Gracious; butterfly
Yanelie is a modern American creation, likely a blend of the Hebrew name Yana (a variant of Jane or Hannah) and the suffix -elie. In some Spanish-speaking communities, it is also associated with the French word for butterfly, 'papillon', though it is primarily chosen for its melodic sound. It represents a contemporary trend of creating lyrical, multi-syllabic names with traditional roots.
Less common today
Yanelie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,492 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
