Yanitza
Meaning of Yanitza
Yanitza is a Spanish-language feminine name etymologically linked to Juan through the diminutive Juanita, with the initial Y reflecting a regional spelling variation and pronounced yah-NEET-sah (/jaˈnit.sa/). According to US Social Security Administration records, it first appeared in 1978 with five births (rank 757) and has since remained near the lower threshold of the annual top 1,000 names. Its peak usage occurred in 2008 with 45 newborns (rank 944), and in 2023 it was given to nine girls (rank 949). This consistent yet modest frequency suggests steady adoption within Hispanic-American communities, where the name conveys both cultural heritage and distinctiveness. Morphologically, Yanitza follows standard Spanish feminine patterns—penultimate-syllable stress and a terminal “a”—resulting in a clear, measured cadence that sets it apart from more prevalent Anglo-American choices.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as yah-NEET-sah (/jaˈnit.sa/)
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