Declining since 2015, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Yaiza since 1992
Babies named Yaiza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 300 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Yaiza is a distinctive Spanish name with roots in the Guanche culture of the Canary Islands. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, reflecting its relatively recent adoption outside of Spain. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, though it has since been in decline, with a current rank of 13,208 (1 in 267,878 births) in 2025. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities and has a strong regional association with Lanzarote, where the village of Yaiza is located.
Yaiza is a name strongly associated with the Canary Islands, particularly the island of Lanzarote, where there is a village called Yaiza. It is thought to derive from a Guanche (indigenous Berber) place name, but its original meaning is lost. In modern usage, it has been adopted as a feminine given name in Spain and among Spanish-speaking communities.
Sibling names for Yaiza
Names that share Yaiza's style, for a brother or sister.
