Small butterfly or lion of God
Yarielys is a modern Hispanic-American creation, likely blending the Taino-inspired 'Yari' (meaning small gold or butterfly) with the Hebrew-derived suffix '-elys' (from Ariel, meaning lion of God). It is part of a trend of lyrical, multi-syllabic names popular in Caribbean and Puerto Rican communities.
About 6 girls were named Yarielys in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
