The Complete List of Mexican girl names That Start With Y
This list includes 37 Mexican girl names that start with Y, from “Yadira” to “Yuridia”. Many entries reflect Spanish, indigenous, religious, and modern naming traditions across Mexico. Use them for baby-name ideas, cultural research, or creative projects.
Mexican girl names that start with Y are female given names used across Mexico. They often come from Spanish, Nahuatl, or religious influences, like the popular name “Yadira”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Gender (female), Meaning/Origin (brief), Pronunciation (phonetic), Popularity/Usage in Mexico, and Variants/Notes.
Name: Contains the given name as commonly used in Mexico, so you can spot familiar or new options quickly.
Gender (female): Indicates the name is traditionally feminine in Mexico, so you can filter options for girls with clarity.
Meaning/Origin (brief): Gives a short meaning and linguistic origin, so you understand cultural background and choose appropriately.
Pronunciation (phonetic): Provides a simple phonetic guide so you can say the name correctly and share it confidently.
Popularity/Usage in Mexico: Shows how common a name is in Mexico, helping you weigh traditional versus rare options.
Variants/Notes: Lists regional spellings, diminutives, and notable variants so you spot local or modern alternatives and usage.
Mexican girl names that start with Y
Name
Gender
Meaning/Origin
Pronunciation
Yalitza
female
Mixtec/indigenous Mexican; origin local
yah-LEET-sah
Yaretzi
female
Nahuatl; “you will always be loved”
yah-REHT-see
Yareli
female
Modern Mexican; possibly indigenous origin
yah-REH-lee
Yarely
female
Variant of Yareli; modern Mexican usage
yah-REH-lee
Yareni
female
Modern Mexican, variant of Yareli/Yaretzi
yah-REH-nee
Yaritza
female
Modern Latin American; uncertain origin
yah-REET-sah
Yaritzi
female
Variant of Yaretzi/Yaritza; Nahuatl influence
yah-REET-see
Yasmin
female
Persian via Spanish; “jasmine” flower
yahs-MEEN
Yazmin
female
Variant of Yasmin; “jasmine” flower
yahz-MEEN
Yadira
female
Arabic via Spanish; widely used in Latin America
yah-DEE-rah
Yaneli
female
Modern Mexican; possibly Purépecha influence
yah-NEH-lee
Yaneth
female
Spanish form of Janet; from Hebrew “God is gracious”
yah-NEHT
Yanet
female
Short form of Yanet/Yaneth; used in Mexico
yah-NET
Yatzil
female
Mayan; “beloved” (Yucatec Maya)
yah-TSEEL
Yatziri
female
Mayan variant; related to Yatzil
yah-TSEER-ee
Yoselin
female
From Old French/English Jocelyn; Spanish variant
yo-seh-LEEN
Yoselyn
female
Variant of Yoselin/Jocelyn
yo-seh-LEEN
Yoseline
female
French/English Jocelyn via Spanish
yo-seh-LEE-neh
Yolanda
female
Greek via Spanish; “violet” flower
yo-LAHN-dah
Yoloxóchitl
female
Nahuatl; “heart-flower”
yo-loh-SOH-chitl
Yara
female
Multiple origins (Tupi/Arabic); modern usage in Mexico
YAH-rah
Yamil(a)
female
Arabic “Jamilah” via Spanish; “beautiful”
yah-MEE-lah
Yamileth
female
Spanish variant of Arabic Jamilah
yah-mee-LEHT
Yamile
female
Variant of Yamila/Yamileth; Arabic roots
yah-MEE-leh
Yamilet
female
Variant spelling of Yamileth/Yamila
yah-mee-LET
Yuliana
female
Latin via Spanish; feminine of Julian, “youthful”
yu-lee-AH-nah
Yulissa
female
Modern Spanish; likely blend of Yuli + Lisa
yu-LEE-sah
Yuli
female
Short form of Yulia/Julia; Latin origin
YOO-lee
Yulisa
female
Modern Spanish blend; variant of Yuli/Lisa
yu-LEE-sah
Yuridia
female
Modern Mexican; popularized by singer Yuridia
yu-REE-dee-ah
Yohana
female
Hebrew via Spanish; variant of Joanna
yo-AH-nah
Yoana
female
Variant of Joanna; Hebrew origin
yo-AH-nah
Yesenia
female
Modern Spanish; uncertain origin, popular in Latin America
yeh-SEH-nee-ah
Yesica
female
Spanish phonetic form of Jessica
yeh-SEE-kah
Yazmín
female
Variant of Yasmin; “jasmine” flower
yahz-MEEN
Yenifer
female
Spanish spelling of Jennifer; English origin via Hollywood
yeh-NEE-fer
Yamel
female
Modern Mexican; uncertain origin (possibly Hebrew/Arabic)
yah-MEL
Descriptions
Yalitza
Mixtec-origin name made widely known by actress Yalitza Aparicio; used especially in southern Mexico and among indigenous communities; modern visibility increased nationwide.
Yaretzi
Very popular modern Mexican name with Nahuatl roots; common in central Mexico and urban areas. Variants include Yaretzy and Yareth; used frequently for newborn girls.
Yareli
Widely used in Mexico as a melodic feminine name. Regional use in western and central states; variants include Yarely and Yarelí.
Yarely
Alternate spelling of Yareli, common on birth registrations and social media; popular in urban and suburban Mexico.
Yareni
Used across Mexico, often seen as a contemporary variant. Friendly, modern feel; appears in registries and regional naming trends.
Yaritza
Popular across Mexico and Latin America; often written Yaritza or Yaritza. Bright, modern name used widely in metros and provinces.
Yaritzi
Spelling variant common in Mexico, mixing Nahuatl influence and modern phonetics. Increasingly used as a distinctive given name.
Yasmin
Classic floral name used in Mexico with many spelling variants. Popular in urban areas and among families seeking floral or lyrical names.
Yazmin
Common alternative spelling in Mexico. Seen in registers and popular culture; often spelled with Z for phonetic clarity.
Yadira
Long-established in Mexico since mid-20th century. Common in cities and towns; seen across social strata and media.
Yaneli
Very popular contemporary name in Mexico. Often spelled Yaneli or Yanely; widely used in central and southern regions.
Yaneth
Common Latin American variant of Janet, found in Mexico across generations; spelled Yaneth or Yanett.
Yanet
Widely used familiar form; appears frequently in everyday use and among public figures.
Yatzil
Indigenous Maya name used in southern Mexico (Yucatán, Chiapas, Campeche); preserves Mayan cultural heritage.
Yatziri
Popular in Maya-speaking regions and urban areas with Maya communities; modern spelling variants common.
Yoselin
Very popular in Mexico as a phonetic rendering of Jocelyn; multiple spellings (Yoselyn, Yoseline) are common.
Yoselyn
Alternate spelling frequently seen on Mexican birth certificates; popular among younger generations.
Yoseline
Another common variant used in Mexico; lyrical, often shortened to “Yose” or “Yosi.”
Yolanda
Classic Spanish name long-established in Mexico. Widespread across generations, with strong mid-century popularity.
Yoloxóchitl
Traditional Nahuatl name preserved in Mexico; seen in indigenous and mestizo communities, often shortened to Yolo or Xóchitl variants.
Yara
Short, international name used in Mexico; appreciated for its simplicity. Has indigenous and mythic associations in the Americas.
Yamil(a)
Widely used in Mexico as Yamila, Yamile or Yamilet. Popular for its soft sound and positive meaning.
Yamileth
Common longer form in Mexico, especially Central and northern regions; variant spellings include Yamilet and Yamile.
Yamile
Shorter form used interchangeably with Yamila; friendly, modern usage in Mexican naming.
Yamilet
Popular alternative spelling in Mexico, often chosen for phonetic clarity.
Yuliana
Popular Spanish form used in Mexico; many shorten to Yuli or Yun; widespread across regions and ages.
Yulissa
Contemporary Mexican name with broad use; seen in urban centers and popular media.
Yuli
Common nickname and given name in Mexico; used independently and as diminutive of Yuliana or Yulissa.
Yulisa
Contemporary feminine name seen in Mexican registries; melodic and modern-sounding.
Yuridia
Name gained prominence from Mexican singer Yuridia. Usage is chiefly Mexican and recognizable countrywide.
Yohana
Spanish form of Joanna used in Mexico; common and interchangeable with Yoana in records.
Yoana
Phonetic Spanish variant of Joanna/Johanna used across Mexico; simple and widely understood.
Yesenia
Very popular in Mexico, especially in the 1980s–2000s. Often associated with telenovela and literary usage.
Yesica
Common Spanish spelling of Jessica in Mexico; frequently used and familiar across generations.
Yazmín
Alternative accented spelling seen in Mexico; floral, fashionable, and popular in recent decades.
Yenifer
Phonetic Mexican spelling of Jennifer, widely used due to cultural influence and common in registries.
Yamel
Used in Mexico as short, melodic name. Seen in central and southern states; sometimes spelled Yamell.
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