Water lily or small butterfly
Yarely is a modern name with roots in the Spanish-speaking world, likely derived from the indigenous Brazilian Tupi word 'Iara' meaning 'lady of the water.' It is often associated with the water lily or interpreted as a variation of Yarali, meaning 'small butterfly.'
Less common today
Yarely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,180 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mexican actress and writer known for 'Like Water for Chocolate'
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