Holding steady, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Yelitza since 1976
Babies named Yelitza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 210 |
| 2000s | 341 |
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Yelitza is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1976. While not widely common (rank 6,116 in 2025; 1 in 84,593 births), it has maintained a stable trajectory, with its peak popularity occurring in 2023. The name is a creative elaboration, likely inspired by Yolanda and the popular -itza suffix seen in other Hispanic names. Its use is almost exclusively for girls.
Yelitza is a modern Spanish name, likely derived from Yolanda (rooted in Greek 'iole' meaning violet) combined with the popular -itza suffix found in names like Yanitza or Maritza. It emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1976, and has seen steady use in Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yeli, Yeli-Yeli, Itza
Variants: Yelitzia
Sibling names for Yelitza
Names that share Yelitza's style, for a brother or sister.
