Declining since 2013, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yatziry since 2000
Babies named Yatziry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 325 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Yatziry is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in the year 2000, reflecting a broader trend of creative, phonetically appealing names. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, after which usage gradually declined. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917, or approximately 1 in every 200,908 female births, making it a distinctive choice. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state and does not have strong ties to a single cultural tradition, though its sound echoes Spanish and Nahuatl influences. Most parents likely choose Yatziry for its melodic quality and contemporary feel rather than a specific etymological meaning.
Yatziry first appeared in U.S. birth records around 2000 and is considered a modern coinage, likely combining sounds from existing names such as Yatziri (a Nahuatl-derived name meaning 'maize flower') or Yadira (a modern Spanish name). The spelling with a 'y' ending gives it a distinctive, feminine feel. No pre-20th-century usage has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yatzi, Yaya, Riri
Variants: Yatziri, Yadziry, Yatzery
Sibling names for Yatziry
Names that share Yatziry's style, for a brother or sister.
