Here you’ll find 54 Latina girl names that start with Y. They run alphabetically from “Yadira” to “Yuridia” and suit expectant parents, writers, and researchers. Many reflect Spanish, Indigenous, or Hebrew roots common across Latin America and U.S. Hispanic communities.
Latina girl names that start with Y are given names used across Latin America, Spain, and U.S. Hispanic communities. They often mix Indigenous, Spanish, and Biblical influences; for example, “Yadira” has long been popular in Mexico and Central America.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Meaning, Pronunciation, Origin, and Region/Usage.
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Latina girl names that start with Y
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Region/Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesenia | (yeh-SEH-nee-ah) | Uncertain; modern/literary name | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yessenia | (yeh-SEH-nee-ah) | Variant spelling of Yesenia | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yesica | (yeh-SEE-kah) | Spanish form of Jessica; “God beholds” (traditional) | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yessica | (yeh-SEE-kah) | Variant of Yesica/Jessica | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yenifer | (yeh-NEE-fer) | Spanish phonetic form of Jennifer | Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yasmín | (yas-MEEN) | Jasmine flower | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yasmina | (yas-MEE-nah) | Jasmine | Spain, Latin America |
| Yazmín | (yaz-MEEN) | Variant of Yasmín; “jasmine” | Mexico, Spain, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yadira | (yah-DEE-rah) | Possibly Arabic origin; meaning uncertain | Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yaira | (YAI-rah) | Feminine of Hebrew Yair, “will enlighten” | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yahaira | (yah-HY-rah) | Uncertain, possibly Taíno or Arabic-influenced | Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic |
| Yajaira | (yah-HY-rah) | Variant spelling of Yahaira | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela |
| Yailin | (YAI-leen) | Modern/Caribbean origin; uncertain meaning | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yalitza | (yah-LEE-tsah) | Indigenous Mexican origin; meaning uncertain | Mexico (Oaxaca), U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yamila | (yah-MEE-lah) | Variant of Jamila; “beautiful” | Argentina, Mexico, Spain, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yamileth | (yah-mee-LEHT) | Variant of Yamila/Yamila + -eth | Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela |
| Yamilet | (yah-mee-LET) | Variant of Yamileth/Yamila | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yaneth | (yah-NETH) | Possibly diminutive of Yana/Janet | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yanet | (yah-NET) | Variant of Janet/Janeth | Mexico, Spain, Cuba |
| Yanela | (yah-NEH-lah) | Possibly modern blend; uncertain meaning | Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yaneli | (yah-NEH-lee) | Likely modern Mexican origin; uncertain meaning | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yanelis | (yah-NEH-lees) | Variant of Yaneli with -s ending | Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yanina | (yah-NEE-nah) | Diminutive/variant of Jana/Ioanna | Argentina, Spain, Mexico |
| Yanira | (yah-NEE-rah) | Uncertain origin; widely used in Latin America | Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America |
| Yareli | (yah-REH-lee) | Possibly indigenous origin; meaning uncertain | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yarely | (yah-REH-lee) | Variant of Yareli | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yareni | (yah-REH-nee) | Modern Mexican name; origin uncertain | Mexico |
| Yaretta | (yah-REH-tah) | Diminutive/variant form of Yare names | Mexico, Central America |
| Yaritza | (yah-REET-sah) | Possibly Taíno or Garifuna-influenced; uncertain | Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela |
| Yaritzi | (yah-REET-see) | Variant spelling of Yaritza | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yasmará | (yas-mah-RAH) | Likely compound of Yasmin + Mara | Venezuela, Colombia |
| Yasmara | (yas-MA-rah) | Likely compound of Yasmin + Mara | Venezuela, Colombia, Peru |
| Yolanda | (yo-LAHN-dah) | Violet (Greek origin) | Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Colombia |
| Yoli | (YO-lee) | Diminutive of Yolanda | Spain, Mexico, Cuba, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yolimar | (yo-lee-MAR) | Modern Latin American blend; uncertain meaning | Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico |
| Yoloxóchitl | (yo-loh-SOH-cheel) | Nahuatl: “heart-flower” | Mexico |
| Yolotl (Yólotl) | (YO-lohtl) | Nahuatl: “heart” | Mexico |
| Yuliana | (yoo-lee-AH-nah) | Spanish form of Juliana; “youthful” | Mexico, Colombia, Peru, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yuli | (YOO-lee) | Short form of Yuliana or Yulia | Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yuliana (alternate) | (yoo-lee-AH-nah) | Alternate spelling of Yuliana | Mexico, Central America |
| Yulissa | (yoo-LEE-sah) | Modern Hispanic name; uncertain origin | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yulisa | (yoo-LEE-sah) | Variant of Yulissa | Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico |
| Yuliet | (yoo-LYET) | Spanish form of Juliet/Julieta | Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela |
| Yulitza | (yoo-LEET-sah) | Variant of Yulitza/Yulisa | Mexico, Central America |
| Yunuen | (yoo-NEW-en) | Purépecha/Mexican indigenous origin; meaning uncertain | Mexico (Michoacán) |
| Yuneisy | (yoo-NAY-see) | Modern hybrid name common in Caribbean | Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico |
| Yuridia | (yoo-REE-dee-ah) | Possibly modern coinage; uncertain | Mexico |
| Yuri | (YOO-ree) | Japanese “lily” or Slavic forms; feminine use common | Mexico, Spain, Latin America |
| Yolotli | (yo-LOHT-lee) | Nahuatl: “heart” | Mexico |
| Yocelyn | (yo-seh-LEEN) | Spanish spelling of Jocelyn | Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yoselin | (yo-seh-LEEN) | Variant spelling of Jocelyn | Mexico, Central America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yanethy | (yah-NETH-ee) | Variant of Yaneth/Yanet with -y ending | Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico |
| Yanely | (yah-NEH-lee) | Alternative spelling of Yaneli | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Yameli | (yah-MEH-lee) | Short form of Yamileth/Yamila | Mexico |
Descriptions
Yesenia
Popular across Latin America since mid-20th century; origin debated, often linked to a literary or theatrical source and widely used in Mexico and Central America.
Yessenia
Alternative spelling of Yesenia; common in Central America and among U.S. Hispanic families, often interchangeable with Yesenia.
Yesica
Spanish orthographic form of Jessica, widely used in Latin America since the 1980s; often shortened to Yesi.
Yessica
Common alternate spelling of Yesica; popular in younger generations throughout Latin America.
Yenifer
A Hispanicized spelling of Jennifer, very popular in several Latin American countries during the 1990s–2000s.
Yasmín
Arabic/Farsi origin name adopted widely in the Hispanic world; elegant and common in urban areas.
Yasmina
Longer Arabic-derived variant of Yasmín; used in Spain and among Latin American families seeking a classical feel.
Yazmín
Alternate spelling using Z; seen across Latin America and Spain.
Yadira
Long-established in Latin America; often associated with an exotic or Arabic heritage; popular in coastal regions.
Yaira
Used in Caribbean and U.S. Latino communities as a graceful biblical-derived name.
Yahaira
Known from public figures in Peru and the Caribbean; spelling varies (Yajaira/Yahaira).
Yajaira
Common Caribbean and Venezuelan female name with multiple spellings; often pronounced the same way.
Yailin
Contemporary name popularized by entertainers; common among younger Caribbean Latinas.
Yalitza
Brought international attention by actress Yalitza Aparicio; likely Mixtec/Oaxacan origin.
Yamila
Arabic-derived name common across Latin America; often spelled Yamila or Jamila.
Yamileth
Popular spelling variant in Colombia and Mexico; feminine and melodious.
Yamilet
Another common regional spelling; familiar in Caribbean communities.
Yaneth
Widely used in Central America and Mexico; several spelling variants (Yaneth, Yanethy).
Yanet
Short, crisp form popular in Mexico and Spain; often seen in media and sport.
Yanela
A modern-sounding name popular in Caribbean communities and the U.S.
Yaneli
Very popular in Mexico and among Mexican-Americans; many spelling variations exist.
Yanelis
Common feminine form with pluralizing -s; popular in Caribbean and Mexican communities.
Yanina
Used in Spain and Latin America; has a melodic, European feel.
Yanira
Common in Central America and the Caribbean; graceful and familiar.
Yareli
Seen often in Mexico; sometimes spelled Yareni or Yarely, popular in recent decades.
Yarely
Alternative spelling of Yareli; fashionable in Mexico and among Mexican-Americans.
Yareni
Common Mexican name, especially among younger generations in central and southern states.
Yaretta
Less common variant used as affectionate or stylistic form.
Yaritza
Strongly associated with Caribbean Latin America; widely used in Puerto Rico and the DR.
Yaritzi
Popular variant in Mexico and Mexican-American communities; youthful and melodic.
Yasmará
Seen in Venezuela and Colombia, often modern hybrid of floral and classic elements.
Yasmara
Feminine modern blend popular in northern South America.
Yolanda
Classic Spanish name with long-standing popularity across the Hispanic world; many nicknames like Yoli.
Yoli
Common affectionate nickname often used independently as a given name.
Yolimar
Common in Venezuela and the Caribbean; typical of compound-style Latin American names.
Yoloxóchitl
Traditional Nahuatl name used in Mexico; often associated with indigenous heritage and cultural pride.
Yolotl (Yólotl)
Short Nahuatl name element found in indigenous names; rare but historically attested.
Yuliana
Very popular across Latin America; Yuliana/Yuliana spellings common and often shortened to Yuli.
Yuli
Versatile nickname used independently; international feel.
Yuliana (alternate)
Variant spelling sometimes used interchangeably; fashionable and classical.
Yulissa
Very common in the Caribbean and among U.S. Hispanics; multiple spelling forms exist.
Yulisa
A frequently seen variant in Latin America; feminine and modern.
Yuliet
Common in Colombia and the Caribbean; romantic association with Juliet.
Yulitza
Regional spelling variant seen in Central America and Mexico.
Yunuen
Traditional Purépecha name used regionally in Michoacán; pronounced variously (Yunuén).
Yuneisy
Contemporary Caribbean name blending sounds popular in the region; many spelling forms.
Yuridia
Famous Mexican singer Yuridia made this name widely known; used mainly in Mexico.
Yuri
International name borne by Mexican pop singer Yuri; used as feminine given name in Hispanic contexts.
Yolotli
Ancient Nahuatl word used as a poetic given name in Mexico, especially among indigenous communities.
Yocelyn
Very popular Hispanic spelling of Jocelyn; many Latin Americans use Yocelyn/Yoselin interchangeably.
Yoselin
Extremely common in Mexico and Central America; multiple spellings like Yoseline, Yocelin exist.
Yanethy
Regional stylistic variant; familiar in northern South America and the Caribbean.
Yanely
Popular modern Mexican name; often spelled Yanely/Yaneli.
Yameli
Shortened familiar form used in Mexico and among Mexican-Americans.