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Aketzali
Pronounced ah-ket-SAH-lee /ˌɑː.kɛtˈsɑː.li/Medium
Meaning: A name drawn from the Nahuatl (Aztec) quetzalli, 'precious feather; quetzal plume' — a treasured symbol of beauty and value in Mesoamerican culture. The A- opening reflects a modern given-name form.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aketzali comes from the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'precious feather; quetzal plume,' a treasured Mesoamerican emblem. As a modern given-name form its exact shaping is layered, which we note — vivid and rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, vivid, and meaningful.
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What does the name Aketzali mean?
Aketzali draws on the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'precious feather; quetzal plume,' a treasured Aztec symbol.
How do you pronounce Aketzali?
It's said ah-ket-SAH-lee /ˌɑː.kɛtˈsɑː.li/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Aketzali a boy or girl name?
Aketzali is used mostly as a girl's name.
How popular is Aketzali?
Aketzali is a rare name in the U.S.