Gracious
Yanitza is a modern Spanish elaboration of Jane or Juanita, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It combines the traditional roots of 'God is gracious' with a rhythmic, contemporary suffix common in Latin American naming traditions.
Less common today
Yanitza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,619 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Puerto Rican television host and actress
