Aztec baby names
Names tagged with “Aztec” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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46 names
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- Itzell
English
90From Nahuatl meaning 'obsidian knife' or 'obsidian blade', referencing the sacred volcanic glass used in Aztec rituals and warfare
- Yaletzi
English
90From Nahuatl meaning 'moon' or 'night'. Associated with lunar symbolism and divine feminine energy in Aztec cosmology.
- Xitlalic
English
88From Nahuatl 'xitlalli' meaning 'fire-star' or 'star of fire', referencing celestial and cosmic significance in Aztec cosmology
- Xochitl
English
85Nahuatl flower name meaning 'flower' (xochitl). Associated with the goddess of love and fertility in Aztec mythology.
- Citlali
English
85From Nahuatl meaning 'star'. In Aztec mythology, Citlali represents celestial light and divine presence in the night sky.
- Quetzally
Mythological
85From Nahuatl quetzal (the sacred feathered serpent deity) with feminine suffix -ally. Represents the divine, iridescent bird sacred to Aztec culture.
- Quetzali
Mythological
76Derived from Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec deity. Quetzal refers to the sacred feathered serpent and the iridescent quetzal bird revered in Mesoamerican culture.
- Xochiquetzal
Mythological
76Aztec goddess of fertility, beauty, and flowers. From Nahuatl 'xōchitl' (flower) and 'quetzal' (precious bird), representing divine feminine power and natural abundance.
- Atzin
English
76From Nahuatl, possibly related to water or to fill. A name with roots in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture.
- Itzali
English
76From Nahuatl meaning 'obsidian' or 'obsidian blade', symbolizing strength and precision in Aztec tradition
- Tecuani
English
76From Nahuatl meaning 'jaguar' or 'beast', a powerful animal revered in Aztec culture and mythology for strength and spiritual power.
- Mayahuel
Mythological
76Aztec goddess of maguey plant and fertility. Her name means 'she of the many breasts' in Nahuatl, representing abundance and nourishment.
- Xitlaly
English
63From Nahuatl meaning 'star,' derived from 'xitlalli.' Associated with celestial light and cosmic wonder in Aztec cosmology.
- Yoltzin
English
63From Nahuatl meaning 'our tooth' or related to dental/biting imagery in Aztec cosmology; carries spiritual significance in indigenous Mexican tradition.
- Xitlali
English
52From Nahuatl meaning 'star,' representing light and celestial beauty in Aztec cosmology
- Aztlan
Mythological
52The legendary ancestral homeland of the Aztec people in Mesoamerican mythology, representing a place of origin and spiritual significance.
- Quetzalcoatl
Mythological
52From Nahuatl meaning 'feathered serpent,' the Aztec deity of wind, air, and learning. A powerful symbol of duality and wisdom in Mesoamerican cultures.
- Aquetzalli
English
52From Nahuatl 'quetzal' (sacred bird) and 'alli' (water). Means 'precious water' or 'quetzal water,' symbolizing beauty and spiritual value in Aztec tradition.
- Tizoc
Mythological
52Eighth Lord, an Aztec ruler and deity associated with the calendar and cosmic cycles. Tizoc was the name of the tenth emperor of Tenochtitlan.
- Xoco
English
52From Nahuatl meaning 'left' or 'left hand', associated with the Aztec goddess Xochiquetzal who represents flowers and fertility.
- Quetzalli
Mythological
45From Nahuatl meaning 'precious feather', referring to the quetzal bird sacred to Aztec mythology and associated with divinity and freedom.
- Necalli
English
45From Nahuatl meaning 'house' or 'dwelling', significant in Aztec cosmology and place names throughout Mesoamerica.
- Meztli
English
45Aztec goddess of the moon. From Nahuatl, representing the celestial body revered in Mesoamerican cosmology and mythology.
- Tonatiuh
Mythological
45Aztec sun god; from Nahuatl meaning 'he who goes forth shining.' Central figure in Mesoamerican cosmology representing the sun's daily journey.
- Tonantzin
Mythological
45Nahuatl name meaning 'Our Mother', referring to the Aztec earth and fertility goddess. Later syncretized with the Virgin Mary in Mexican Christianity.
- Quetzaly
Mythological
40Derived from Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity. Quetzal refers to the iridescent bird; -ly feminizes it. Symbolizes wisdom, beauty, and divine transformation.
- Metztli
Mythological
40Metztli is the Aztec deity of the moon. The name carries celestial significance in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture.
- Metzli
English
40Moon in Nahuatl. From Aztec mythology, Metztli was the lunar deity. Used in modern contexts as a nature-inspired name honoring Mesoamerican heritage.
- Citlalli
English
40Star in Nahuatl. Citlalli is the Aztec word for star, representing light and celestial wonder in Mesoamerican cosmology.
- Tlaloc
Mythological
40Aztec rain god and deity of water, lightning, and storms. Associated with fertility and agricultural abundance in Mesoamerican cosmology.
- Cuauhtemoc
Spanish
40From Nahuatl meaning 'descending eagle', combining cuauhtli (eagle) and temoc (descending). Name of the last Aztec emperor.
- Tenoch
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'lips of stone', the name of the legendary founder of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital.
- Yoali
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'movement' or 'night', associated with celestial cycles and cosmic energy in Aztec cosmology
- Ketzali
English
40From Nahuatl 'quetzalli' meaning 'feather' or 'precious feather', referencing the sacred quetzal bird revered in Aztec culture
- Eztli
English
40Blood. In Aztec cosmology, eztli represented the sacred life force and was central to ritual and creation mythology.
- Ameyalli
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'water spring' or 'flowing water', referencing natural springs sacred in Aztec cosmology and daily life
- Quetzal
Mythological
40The sacred feathered serpent deity of Aztec mythology, symbolizing the union of sky and earth, wisdom and nature.
- Xochilt
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'flower,' specifically associated with xochitl (flower) in Aztec tradition, symbolizing beauty and sacred life.
- Xitllali
English
40From Nahuatl 'xitl' (fire) and 'tlalli' (earth), meaning 'fire on earth' or 'earthly fire'. A celestial and grounded name from pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
- Teotl
Mythological
40From Nahuatl meaning 'god' or 'divine principle.' Central to Aztec cosmology as the primordial creative force and life-giving essence.
- Malinalli
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'grass' or 'twisted grass'. Historically borne by La Malinche, the indigenous woman and interpreter for Hernán Cortés.
- Zitlali
English
40From Nahuatl meaning 'star' or 'light.' Citlali refers to celestial bodies in Aztec cosmology, symbolizing guidance and brilliance.
- Ohtli
English
35From Nahuatl meaning 'heart' or 'center'. A significant word in Aztec cosmology and philosophy.
- Yoalli
English
35From Nahuatl meaning 'night' or 'dream', deeply rooted in Aztec cosmology and spiritual tradition
- Xitlally
English
7From Nahuatl 'xitlalli' meaning 'star' or 'fire star', reflecting Aztec cosmology and celestial reverence.
- Zyanya
English
6From Nahuatl meaning 'always' or 'perpetual.' Associated with eternity and timelessness in Aztec tradition.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
