Yarethzi
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Jared", meaning "descent" or "she will descend".
Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Yarethzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yarethzi today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yarethzi births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yarethzi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
100
~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,652
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yarethzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yarethzi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yarethzi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yarethzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yarethzis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yarethzi
The given name Yarethzi is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of central Mexico. The name is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl words "yaretl" (meaning "rose") and "tzi" (a diminutive suffix).
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is speculated that Yarethzi may have been used as a name among the Aztec nobility or by commoners who revered the rose as a symbol of beauty and romanticism. The Aztecs held a deep respect for nature and often named their children after elements of the natural world.
There are no known historical references to the name Yarethzi in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some scholars suggest that the name may have been used in pre-Columbian times, as it follows the linguistic patterns of traditional Nahuatl names.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Yarethzi are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. It is believed that the name gained popularity in Mexico and other parts of Latin America during this time, as a result of the growing appreciation for indigenous culture and the revival of traditional Nahuatl names.
While relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yarethzi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Yarethzi Abrego (born in 1982), a Mexican actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another notable figure is Yarethzi Martínez (born in 1987), a Mexican taekwondo athlete who has competed in several international competitions, including the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
In the field of art, Yarethzi García (born in 1983) is a Mexican painter and sculptor whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and feminism.
Additionally, Yarethzi Buendía (born in 1979) is a Mexican journalist and author who has written several books on social and political issues in Latin America.
Lastly, Yarethzi Hernández (born in 1991) is a Mexican-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has been recognized for her work in promoting educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
People
Yarethzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yarethzi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yarethzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yarethzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yarethzi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,427,543 US residents.
Is Yarethzi a common name?
We classify Yarethzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 101 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yarethzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Yarethzi was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yarethzi is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yarethzi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yarethzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yarethzi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yarethzi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yarethzi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yarethzi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Yarethzi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.