May vs Yaneli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Yaneli

Girl #1,436 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (from Juana/Joanna)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yane, Neli, Yani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Yaneli Rank #1,436

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1436 for Yaneli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Yaneli ___

  • Yaneli Marie
  • Yaneli Grace
  • Yaneli Rose
  • Yaneli Guadalupe
  • Yaneli Sofia
  • Yaneli Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Yaneli

Rodrigo Valentina Yesenia Eduardo Xiomara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Yaneli more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Yaneli at #1436 in the United States.

What do May and Yaneli mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Yaneli means "God is gracious (from Juana/Joanna)" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are May and Yaneli boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Yaneli is primarily a girl name.

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