Total births
1,706
Girls' name · since 1986
Yanely
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 1,706 babies named Yanely, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4331
- among girls today
- 1,706
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yanely currently ranks #4331 among girls' names in America, with 1,706 babies recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Yanely recorded 1,706 times among girls since 1986, holding rank #4331 nationally today, ahead of 76% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #4331 among girls today
- 1,706 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Yanely is currently the #4331 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 1,706 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4331
- among girls today
- 1,706
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yanely vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4331
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Yanely was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
85 babies were named Yanely in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Yanely compares
1,706 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Yanely's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yanely | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,706 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 48 | 19,840 |
Yanely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yanely's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 85, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yanely at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,331
Active since
1986
Yanely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Yanely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Yanely's strongest decade.
583 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Yanely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
302 births
- 2000s
2000s
583 births
- 2010s
2010s
578 births
- 2020s 217
2020s
217 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 583 births (34% of all-time use).
How Yanely compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Yanely's total volume
Yanely vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Yanely by state
Where Yanely concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 459 | 26.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 230 | 13.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 75 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 41 | 2.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.4% |
California share of Yanely's total US births 26.9%
Even split
459 of 1,706 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yanely? ▼
1,706 babies have been named Yanely since 1986. It currently ranks #4331 among girls. The peak year was 2008 with 85 births.
When was Yanely most popular? ▼
Yanely was most popular in the 2000s decade with 583 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Yanely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yanely are California (459 births), Texas (230 births), Florida (75 births).
How long has the name Yanely been used? ▼
Records for Yanely go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Yanely? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yaneli, Yanira, Yana, Yanet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yanely's data
- Yanely's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (583 total births) through the 2020s (217) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Yanelys (459 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yanely
Nearby Names Like Yanely
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yanely
Yaneli Girl
#1438 3,911 births
Yanira Girl
#5337 3,309 births
Yana Girl
#1886 2,670 births
Yanet Girl
#7012 2,269 births
Yaneth Girl
#3996 1,103 births
Compare Yanely side by side: Yanely vs Yaneli Yanely vs Yanira Yanely vs Yana
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yanely: #4331 Girls' Name - 1,706 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yanely. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yanely draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.