Rainbow or place of water
The name is of Guanche origin, referring to the indigenous people of the Canary Islands. It is often associated with a legendary princess and is also the name of a municipality on the island of Lanzarote. In modern usage, it is frequently interpreted as meaning 'rainbow' or linked to local water sources.
Less common today
Yaiza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,273 in 2015.
Puerto Rican actress and filmmaker
Spanish professional footballer
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
