UK girl's name
Yaiza
A feminine Guanche name of disputed meaning, possibly referring to a Canarian island.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yaiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Yaiza. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yaiza ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Yaiza.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Yaiza mean?
The given name Yaiza originates from the Guanche language of the indigenous Berber people of the Canary Islands. The name has its roots in the ancient era, likely predating the 15th century Spanish conquest of the islands.
Yaiza is derived from the Guanche word "ayiza" or "ayiza", which means "water spring" or "source of water". This etymology reflects the importance of water sources in the arid climate of the Canary Islands for the native inhabitants. The name was likely given to children born near natural water springs or areas with abundant water resources.
While there are no known references to the name Yaiza in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in historical records and accounts of the Canary Islands from the time of the Spanish conquest. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
One notable historical figure with the name Yaiza was Yaiza Guanarteme, a notable Guanche leader and ruler of the kingdom of Gáldar on the island of Gran Canaria in the late 15th century. She led the resistance against the Spanish conquest and was eventually captured and executed in 1481.
Another historically significant individual with the name Yaiza was Yaiza Hernández, a prominent Canarian author and poet who lived in the 18th century. She is known for her works that celebrated the culture and heritage of the Canary Islands.
In the 19th century, Yaiza Leal was a renowned Canarian educator and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education opportunities for girls and women in the Canary Islands.
Yaiza López de Ayala, born in 1892, was a pioneering Canarian archaeologist and anthropologist. She conducted extensive research and fieldwork to uncover and preserve the rich cultural heritage and artifacts of the Guanche people.
In the 20th century, Yaiza Sánchez was a celebrated Canarian artist known for her vibrant and colorful paintings that captured the landscapes and daily life of the Canary Islands. Her works are widely exhibited and have gained international recognition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaiza over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yaiza, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaiza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaiza was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yaiza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaiza in the UK right now?
In 2010, Yaiza was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yaiza most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Yaiza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaiza?
A feminine Guanche name of disputed meaning, possibly referring to a Canarian island.
How many people are called Yaiza in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Yaiza across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.