Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Yaretzi
Girl
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Pronunciation
- yah-REHT-see
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #672
- US babies 2025
- 422
- Best rank
- #302 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Yaretzi
The origin of Yaretzi is uncertain.
Yaretzi is a name that became popular in Mexico and among Mexican American families. It is often described as coming from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, and a meaning along the lines of you will always be loved circulates widely, but no reliable source confirms this, so its origin and meaning are best treated as uncertain. What is clear is its appeal: it has a lively rhythm, a distinctive look, and a feel that connects to Mexican heritage for many families. The spelling Yaretzy also appears. Yari and Etzi make affectionate short forms.
Popularity over time
Yaretzi first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 2006. Its best national rank was #302 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,058 babies. In 2025, 422 babies were named Yaretzi, and it ranked #672 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #9,852 in 2000, #357 in 2010, and #672 in 2025. Of the 13,609 US girls named Yaretzi since records began, 62% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,103 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Giuliana, Audrina, Aubrie, Kyleigh, and Macie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yaretzi ranked highest in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #264 | 125 |
| Nevada | #327 | 9 |
| Arizona | #343 | 21 |
| Texas | #482 | 68 |
| Iowa | #491 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yaretzi is usually pronounced yah-REHT-see, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with Y and ends in “-zi”.
Middle names for Yaretzi
A few middle names that flow with Yaretzi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yaretzi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaretzi mean?
The origin of Yaretzi is uncertain.
Is Yaretzi a popular name?
Yes. Yaretzi ranked #672 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Yaretzi a boy or girl name?
Yaretzi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yaretzi?
Yaretzi is usually pronounced yah-REHT-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings