NAME PROFILE
Afiya
Derived from the variant Yareli, which is often interpreted as 'water lily' or 'lady of the water'; this name describes a person with a fluid, graceful nature who brings peace and refreshment to everyone they encounter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 358 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin, Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
NY — 80%IL — 20%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Yareli Arizmendi (Actress, Like Water for Chocolate) · Yareli Acevedo (Professional Cyclist, Track and Road Racing) · Yareli Ramirez (Visual Artist, Contemporary Murals) · Yareli Galván (Journalist, Investigative Reporting) · Yareli Hernandez (Musician, Orchestral Performance)
Nicknames & Diminutives
YariLinaRellyYaya
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