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Yaritza

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Pronounced a-REET-sa /ɟ͡ʝa.ˈɾit.sa/Medium

Meaning: Sea of bitternessMedium

In 30 seconds: Yaritza is a Spanish name carrying the meaning 'sea of bitterness'.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningSea of bitterness
U.S. rank (2025)#2894 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yaritza is used in Spanish-speaking communities and is given the meaning 'sea of bitterness' here. The sense ties it to water imagery, echoing the meanings found in related forms. It has a modern, melodic sound typical of names popular across Latin America.

It sits near the variations Yara, Iara, and the Brazilian Uiara, all sharing that watery thread. The -itza ending lends Yaritza a distinctly Spanish flourish.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yaritza is 'sea of bitterness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Yaritza — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YaraIaraUiara

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If you like Yaritza…

Yara— A listed variation that shares Yaritza's opening and its water-linked sense.
Maritza— Shares the distinctive -itza ending and Spanish styling.
Yaretzi— Another Spanish girl's name with the same Ya- opening and modern Latin American feel.
Aranza— echoes that soft -za sound
Daleyza— shares the -za ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaritza mean?

Yaritza is usually explained as meaning 'sea of bitterness' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Yaritza?

It's commonly said a-REET-sa /ɟ͡ʝa.ˈɾit.sa/.

Is Yaritza a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yaritza is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yaritza?

In 2024, Yaritza ranked #2914 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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