Yelitza
Every Yelitza since 1976 — 1,201 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yelitza
Yelitza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,313 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,201 American babies have been named Yelitza. Its peak came in 2023, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yelitza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yelitza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,313 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,292 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,286 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,373 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,950 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,258 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,785 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,139 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,522 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,343 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,648 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,890 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,154 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,210 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,720 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,104 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,887 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,126 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,243 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,262 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,256 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,068 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,530 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,492 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,862 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,145 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,254 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,663 |
| 1980 | 7 | #9,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yelitza in 2025?
Yelitza ranked #6,313 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yelitza?
1,201 babies have been named Yelitza in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yelitza most popular?
Yelitza peaked in 2023, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Yelitza a boy or girl name?
Yelitza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yelitza rising or falling?
Yelitza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.