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Yelitza

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Pronounced yeh-LEET-sah /jɛˈlit.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern Latino coinage (echoing Yelitsa/Yelena lines); construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: Yelitza crackles with that lively -itza snap beloved in Latino naming — Maritza's spirited little sister, fresh and full of sparkle.
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Origin LowAmerican, Spanish
MeaningModern Latino coinage (echoing Yelitsa/Yelena lines); construction informal
U.S. rank (2025)#6313 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319762025

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

Yelitza belongs to the inventive Latin American tradition that favors -itza and -itsa endings, alongside names like Maritza. It wasn't passed down with a set meaning; families coined it for its bright, percussive finish and Spanish-language flair.

Pure Latino flair, engineered for that bouncing final syllable.

Did you know? Venezuelan telenovela star Yelitza Lora helped keep the spelling visible across Spanish-speaking audiences, even as the name stayed uncommon overall.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

YelitsaYeritzaYelisa

Nicknames

Yeli

Famous Bearers

  • ★Yelitza Viera
    Venezuelan actress known for her role in the telenovela 'Calle Luna Calle Sol'

If you like Yelitza…

Maritza— a fellow -itza name
Yaritza— a companion -itza name
Yelena— a fellow Yel- name
Yamileth— another modern Latino name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yelitza mean?

Yelitza is a modern Latino coinage with the -itza ending; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Yelitza?

It's said yeh-LEET-sah /jɛˈlit.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yelitza a boy or girl name?

Yelitza is a girl's name.

How popular is Yelitza?

Yelitza is a rare name in the U.S.

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