Yariel is a modern Spanish-language name of uncertain origin, most likely a blend in the style of Yadiel and Yandel built on the Hebrew-sounding ending -el, and it is usually glossed as "light of God" by analogy with Yair. It is especially popular among Puerto Rican and Dominican families. In the United States Yariel peaked at number 1357 in 2010 and ranks number 2005 in 2025 with 76 births.