Declining since 2012, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Yaretzy since 1998
Babies named Yaretzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 681 |
| 2010s | 1,688 |
| 2020s | 380 |
Meaning & origin
Yaretzy entered American naming records in 1998, a modern coinage that quickly gained traction. It reached its peak rank of 3,975 in 2013, and as of 2025, it has been declining since 2012. The name is most popular in Texas and California, reflecting its roots in Hispanic communities. Though its exact meaning is uncertain, Yaretzy is often associated with the Nahuatl phrase 'you will always be loved,' a sentimental appeal that may account for its rise. Its sound aligns with the fashionable -zy ending seen in names like Azalea and Itzel. With a frequency of about 1 in every 44,646 girls, Yaretzy remains a distinctive choice without being obscure.
Yaretzy is a modern invented name, likely a respelling or feminization of Yaretzi, which itself is a contemporary coinage from the late 20th century. The base form Yaretzi has been speculated to derive from the Nahuatl phrase 'yarezi' meaning 'you will always be loved,' but this etymology is not historically attested. Yaretzy gained visibility in the United States starting in the late 1990s, particularly among Hispanic families, as a creative and phonetic variant. Its rise in the 2010s reflects the broader trend of names ending in -tsi, -zi, or -zy.
Where Yaretzy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yari, Yet, Zetzy
Sibling names for Yaretzy
Names that share Yaretzy's style, for a brother or sister.
