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Aquetzalli

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Pronounced ah-ket-SAH-lee /ˌɑː.kɛtˈsɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl, joining atl ('water') with quetzalli ('precious; beautiful; quetzal feather') — read as 'precious water' or 'beautiful as a quetzal feather.' A vivid Nahua name.Low

In 30 seconds: A vivid Nahuatl name: Aquetzalli means 'precious water; beautiful as a quetzal feather' (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee'). Radiant and meaningful.
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningFrom Nahuatl, joining atl ('water') with quetzalli ('precious; beautiful; quetzal feather') — read as 'precious water' or 'beautiful as a quetzal feather.' A vivid Nahua name.
U.S. rank (2022)#15529 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120102022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aquetzalli joins the Nahuatl atl ('water') and quetzalli ('precious; beautiful feather'), giving 'precious water; beautiful as a quetzal feather.' Radiant and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').

It appears only rarely, mostly among families honoring Nahua heritage. Rare, vivid, and meaningful.

Did you know? Aquetzalli comes from Nahuatl atl ('water') and quetzalli ('precious; beautiful; quetzal feather') — 'precious water; beautiful as a quetzal feather' — a vivid name we note respectfully (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Aquetzalli — Nahuatl atl + quetzalli; 'precious water/feather'

Variations

AquetzaliAquetzalyQuetzalli

Nicknames

AqueQuetzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquetzalli mean?

Aquetzalli is Nahuatl for 'precious water; beautiful as a quetzal feather,' from atl ('water') and quetzalli ('precious feather').

How do you pronounce Aquetzalli?

It's said ah-ket-SAH-lee /ˌɑː.kɛtˈsɑː.li/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aquetzalli a boy or girl name?

Aquetzalli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aquetzalli?

Aquetzalli is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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