Derived from Yara, meaning small butterfly or water lady.
Yarelyn is a modern American elaboration of the name Yara. In Arabic, Yara means small butterfly, while in Brazilian Tupi mythology, Iara is a powerful water goddess or lady of the waters. The suffix -lyn is a popular English addition that gives the name a contemporary, rhythmic feel.
Less common today
Yarelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,391 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
