Water lily or small butterfly
Yarelis is a modern Hispanic name, likely a creative elaboration of the name Yara. In Tupi-Guarani mythology, Yara is a river goddess, while in other contexts it is associated with butterflies or the water lily.
Less common today
Yarelis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,203 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cuban Olympic discus thrower
