Gracious; variation of Jane or John
Yanelis is a modern Spanish-influenced elaboration of the name Yana or Juana. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' and is popular in Caribbean and Latin American communities.
Less common today
Yanelis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,461 in 2014.
Olympic silver medalist in Taekwondo
Cuban paralympic table tennis player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
