Maretha vs Yariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yariel

Boy #1,990 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength of God, God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew -el suffix + Cuban invention

Cultural Roots

Cuban Latino Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,990
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yari, Yar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maretha Rank #66,965
Yariel Rank #1,990

Yariel is more popular, ranked #1990 vs #66965 for Maretha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Yariel ___

  • Yariel Alejandro
  • Yariel Luis
  • Yariel Miguel
  • Yariel Antonio
  • Yariel Rafael
  • Yariel Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

If you choose Yariel

Yasel Yaisel Osmani Liadys Yaneisy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maretha or Yariel more popular?

Yariel is more popular, ranked #1990 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Maretha and Yariel mean?

Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin). Yariel means "strength of God, God is my light" (Hebrew -el suffix + Cuban invention origin).

Are Maretha and Yariel boy or girl names?

Maretha is primarily a girl name. Yariel is primarily a boy name.

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