Yahritza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess of flowers".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Yahritza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yahritza today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yahritza births was 2023 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yahritza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2023
53 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,910
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Yahritza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yahritza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yahritza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 112 | 112 |
Geography
Where Yahritzas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Yahritza, while Georgia, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yahritza
The name Yahritza is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a made-up name, perhaps inspired by the Hebrew name Yaritza, which means "she will cause to bud" or "she will flower." However, the spelling and pronunciation of Yahritza deviate significantly from the traditional Hebrew version.
Despite its lack of historical roots, the name Yahritza has been adopted by a small number of individuals in recent decades. However, there are no well-known historical figures or notable personalities recorded with this first name prior to the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yahritza can be found in the early 20th century. Yahritza Hernández, a Mexican-American writer and activist, was born in 1925 and was known for her contributions to the Chicano literary movement. She published several collections of poetry and short stories that explored themes of cultural identity and social justice.
Another individual named Yahritza gained recognition in the field of music. Yahritza Martínez, a Colombian singer and songwriter, was born in 1978. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with her unique blend of Latin pop and rock music. Her debut album, "Yahritza," released in 2001, was a commercial success and earned her several award nominations.
In the realm of sports, Yahritza González, a Puerto Rican professional basketball player, made a name for herself in the early 21st century. Born in 1985, she played in various professional leagues around the world, including the WNBA, and was a member of the Puerto Rican national team.
Additionally, Yahritza Díaz, a Venezuelan actress and model, gained recognition for her roles in several telenovelas and films. Born in 1990, she has appeared in popular productions such as "Más Sabe el Diablo" and "La Mujer de Judas."
While the name Yahritza is relatively uncommon, it has been embraced by a diverse group of individuals across different fields and cultures. Despite its modern origins and lack of historical significance, it has found its place in contemporary society, perhaps inspiring future generations to explore its unique sound and meaning.
People
Yahritza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yahritza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yahritza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yahritza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yahritza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Yahritza a common name?
We classify Yahritza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yahritza most popular?
The single biggest year for Yahritza was 2023, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yahritza is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yahritza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yahritza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yahritza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yahritza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yahritza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yahritza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Yahritza?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.