Yaritza
Yaritza is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Water bearer, small butterfly, or beloved (varies by root interpretation).
Origin and history
Yaritza is a modern Spanish-influenced name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within Hispanic communities in the United States. It is often considered a elaboration of names like Yarisa or Yara combined with the diminutive suffix -itza. In the U.S., it remains a distinctive choice for girls with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,431 babies in the United States have been named Yaritza since 1880. It ranks #1825 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1274.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- AZ (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 375 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,728 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,657 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,739 |
| 2020-2029 | 889 |
Famous people named Yaritza
- Yaritza Martínez: athlete, hammer thrower
Nicknames
Yari
Fun facts
- Yaritza developed in the late 20th century as part of a trend of Latin American name innovations ending in -itza.
- The popularity of the name in the Americas was partly boosted by telenovelas and musical performers in the 1980s and 1990s.