Yatasha
An enigmatic name of obscure origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Yatasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yatasha today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yatasha births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yatasha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yatasha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1986 SSA rank
#12,812
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Yatasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yatasha from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yatasha 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 Yatasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yatasha
The name Yatasha is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations or historical records. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables, possibly inspired by existing names from various cultures, but without a definitive origin or established meaning.
While the name Yatasha does not have a long historical legacy, there are a handful of notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is Yatasha Vann, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She was born in 1943 and represented the United States in the long jump event.
Another notable figure is Yatasha Watts, an American author and motivational speaker. She has written several books on personal development and self-empowerment, including "Pursuit of Purpose" and "The Power of Perseverance." Watts was born in 1975 and continues to be an influential voice in the self-help and personal growth communities.
In the realm of entertainment, Yatasha Shakir is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, such as "The Wayans Bros.," "Girlfriends," and "Love Jones." She was born in 1980 and continues to work in the entertainment industry.
Yatasha Sampson is a Canadian professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the WNBA and overseas. Born in 1984, she has had a successful career in the sport and has represented Canada in international competitions.
Finally, Yatasha Pitts is an American artist and photographer based in Los Angeles. Her work explores themes of identity, culture, and representation, and she has exhibited her pieces in various galleries and art spaces across the United States. Pitts was born in 1987 and continues to be an active and influential figure in the contemporary art scene.
While the name Yatasha may not have a rich historical tapestry, these individuals have contributed to various fields and have helped shape the modern cultural landscape, each adding their unique imprint to the legacy of this distinctive name.
People
Yatasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yatasha 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
Yatasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yatasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yatasha 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Yatasha a common name?
We classify Yatasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yatasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Yatasha was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yatasha is about 45 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 Yatasha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yatasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yatasha 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 Yatasha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yatasha 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 Yatasha 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 people share the name Yatasha?
You can see how many people share the name Yatasha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.