Yanitza
Every Yanitza since 1978 — 647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yanitza
Yanitza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,887 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 647 American babies have been named Yanitza. Its peak came in 2008, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yanitza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yanitza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,887 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,125 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,528 |
| 2020 | 6 | #15,009 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,401 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,733 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,265 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,464 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,949 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,245 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,198 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,556 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,629 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,886 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,643 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,992 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,229 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,871 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,896 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,230 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,759 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,811 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,149 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,948 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,293 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yanitza in 2025?
Yanitza ranked #10,887 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yanitza?
647 babies have been named Yanitza in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yanitza most popular?
Yanitza peaked in 2008, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Yanitza a boy or girl name?
Yanitza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yanitza rising or falling?
Yanitza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.