Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Jaritza since 1979
Babies named Jaritza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 256 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Jaritza is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1979, reflecting the late-twentieth century trend of creating distinctive feminine names with the suffix "itza." Its popularity peaked in 1993, but usage has been steadily falling since 1994. While the name does not have a traditional meaning or established origins, it remains a recognizable choice within Hispanic communities in the United States. Jaritza is almost exclusively given to girls, and its sound pattern aligns with other invented names of the era like Maritza and Yaritza.
Jaritza first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1970s. It may have been coined by combining the popular 'J' initial and the suffix '-itza', reminiscent of names like Maritza. The name has seen consistent use, primarily for girls, with a peak in the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jari, Ritza
Sibling names for Jaritza
Names that share Jaritza's style, for a brother or sister.
