Yanitza
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,584 in 2008
9 babies were named Yanitza in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,346 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yanitza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yanitza, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yanitza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYanitza first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #3,584.
- TrendYanitza has climbed 3,346 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Yanitza
Yanitza is a girl name of Slavic origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-tza”. US birth records list Yanitza for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 40 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #3,584 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Slavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 106,952 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,446 girls |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 133,869 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
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Questions about the name Yanitza
What is the origin of the name Yanitza?
Yanitza has Slavic roots in our records. Other Slavic names include Valentina, Natalie, Natalia.
Is Yanitza a boy or girl name?
Yanitza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yanitza?
Yanitza ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#3,584).