Yatziri
A feminine Spanish name of Nahuatl origin meaning "born on an auspicious day".
Name Census estimates that about 1,379 living Americans carry the first name Yatziri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yatziri today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yatziri births was 2023 (110 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yatziri. 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
- • Yatziri is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 248,553 Americans
Peak year
2023
110 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,738
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Yatziri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yatziri from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 765 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yatziri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yatziri 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 Yatziri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yatziris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Yatziri, while Washington, New Jersey, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 64 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yatziri
The name Yatziri is of Nahuatl origin, an indigenous language spoken in central Mexico. It is believed to have originated around the 7th century during the height of the Aztec civilization. The name is derived from the Nahuatl words "yatzil" meaning "noble" and "tziri" meaning "child," signifying a "noble child."
In ancient Nahuatl texts, the name Yatziri is mentioned as a name given to children born into noble families or those of royal lineage. It was a name reserved for the upper classes and was seen as a symbol of honor and prestige.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yatziri is found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documents the history and cultural practices of the Aztec civilization. The name appears in a list of noble children born during the reign of the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yatziri. One of the earliest was Yatziri Xochitl, a princess of the Tetzcocoan kingdom in the 15th century. She was known for her beauty and intelligence and played a significant role in diplomatic relations between the Tetzcocoan and Aztec empires.
In the 17th century, Yatziri Tlacochcalcatl was a renowned healer and midwife in the city of Tlaxcala. Her expertise in traditional Nahuatl medicine and her dedication to helping others earned her widespread respect among the indigenous communities of central Mexico.
In more recent times, Yatziri Tovar (born 1978) is a Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and films. She has also released several successful albums, showcasing her talent in both acting and music.
Another notable figure is Yatziri Saldivar (born 1992), a Mexican professional boxer who has won multiple world championships in the lightweight division. Her determination and skill in the ring have made her a role model for aspiring female athletes in Mexico and beyond.
Yatziri Zavala (born 1981) is a Mexican-American writer and activist. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and social justice, and she has been an influential voice in promoting diversity and inclusion in the literary world.
While the name Yatziri is deeply rooted in Nahuatl culture and history, it has transcended its origins and gained popularity across various communities, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and its indigenous peoples.
People
Yatziri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yatziri 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
Yatziri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yatziri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yatziri 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 248,553 US residents.
Is Yatziri a common name?
We classify Yatziri as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,390 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yatziri most popular?
The single biggest year for Yatziri was 2023, when 110 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yatziri is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yatziri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yatziri 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.
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.