Holding steady.
Popularity of Yashica since 1969
Babies named Yashica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 600 |
| 1980s | 349 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Yashica is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1969. Its highest usage came in 1979, when it reached its peak year, though it never entered the top 1000. The name is fairly stable in usage, with a trajectory that shows little fluctuation. Yashica's origins are somewhat ambiguous: it could be derived from Sanskrit elements meaning 'fame' or 'glory', or it may have been popularized by the Yashica camera brand, which was prominent in the mid-20th century. Because of its rarity, top states are not recorded for Yashica, meaning its use is scattered rather than concentrated regionally. For parents seeking a name that sounds melodic yet uncommon, Yashica offers a blend of possible cultural heritage and modern appeal.
Yashica likely emerged as a modern feminine given name in the United States around the late 1960s. It may be a creative spelling or diminutive of Yash, Yashoda, or Yashwant, names derived from Sanskrit 'yashas' meaning 'fame, glory'. The name also coincides with Yashica, a Japanese camera brand founded in 1949, which may have influenced its adoption.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yashi, Shica
Sibling names for Yashica
Names that share Yashica's style, for a brother or sister.
