Yalitza
Every Yalitza since 1981 — 1,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yalitza
Yalitza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,884 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,043 American babies have been named Yalitza. Its peak came in 2019, when 159 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yalitza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yalitza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,884 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,421 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,740 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,372 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,239 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,396 |
| 2019 | 159 | #1,414 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,516 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,661 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,970 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,424 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,703 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,880 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,130 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,175 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,404 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,371 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,873 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,978 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,228 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,994 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,544 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,982 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,127 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10,080 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,799 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,215 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,859 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,125 |
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Famous people named Yalitza
- Yalitza Aparicio Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yalitza in 2025?
Yalitza ranked #11,884 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yalitza?
1,043 babies have been named Yalitza in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yalitza most popular?
Yalitza peaked in 2019, when 159 newborns received the name.
Is Yalitza a boy or girl name?
Yalitza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yalitza rising or falling?
Yalitza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yalitza?
Well-known people named Yalitza include Yalitza Aparicio (actor).