NAME PROFILE
Yalitza
A name of Zapotec origin meaning "light" or "noble". This name characterizes a person who is both luminous and grounded, bringing a sense of dignity and radiance to every situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,043 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Native American, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 37%TX — 30%NY — 19%NJ — 9%FL — 5%
Notable People
Yalitza Aparicio (Actress, Roma) · Yalitza (Latin Pop Singer, Enamorada) · Yalitza Lira (Karate Champion, Pan American Games) · Yalitza Borja (Presenter, Canal 1) · Yalitza Hernandez (News Reporter, WAPA-TV)
Nicknames & Diminutives
YaliLitaLitzi
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