Noble; light; or variant of Alice
Yalitza is a modern name primarily used in Latin America. It is often considered a creative elaboration of the name Alice or Alicia, carrying the meaning of nobility. It gained significant international recognition through the rise of Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio.
Less common today
Yalitza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,413 in 2019.
Academy Award-nominated Mexican actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
