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Eztli

♂ Boy

Pronounced ETS-lee /ˈɛts.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl (Aztec) eztli, 'blood; life-force' (a symbol of life, sacrifice, and vitality in Aztec culture); used for both sexes; we note the cultural senseLow

In 30 seconds: Blood; life-force: Eztli is Nahuatl. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ETS-lee'). Used for both sexes; we note the cultural sense.
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Origin LowNahuatl, Mexican
MeaningFrom the Nahuatl (Aztec) eztli, 'blood; life-force' (a symbol of life, sacrifice, and vitality in Aztec culture); used for both sexes; we note the cultural sense
U.S. rank (2025)#11097 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192025

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

Eztli comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) eztli, 'blood; life-force' (a symbol of life, sacrifice, and vitality in Aztec culture); used for both sexes (we note the cultural sense). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'ETS-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican American families reclaiming indigenous names. Rare, blood-and-life-force at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eztli means 'blood; life-force' in Nahuatl (Aztec) — a symbol of life and vitality — a crisp, meaningful name, used for both sexes (we note the cultural sense; said 'ETS-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Eztli — Nahuatl; unisex; cultural sense

Variations

EstliEztly

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eztli mean?

Eztli is Nahuatl (Aztec) for 'blood; life-force' (a symbol of life and vitality); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the cultural sense.

How do you pronounce Eztli?

It's said ETS-lee /ˈɛts.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eztli a boy or girl name?

Eztli is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Eztli?

Eztli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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