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Yelitza Pronunciation

Yelitza is 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 (2024)#4276 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

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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

How do you pronounce Yelitza?

Yelitza is pronounced yeh-LEET-sah (/jɛˈlit.sɑ/). Press play above to hear Yelitza said aloud.

How do you say Yelitza?

Yelitza is said yeh-LEET-sah (/jɛˈlit.sɑ/). Press play above to hear Yelitza said aloud.

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.

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.