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Eztli

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Pronounced ETS-tlee /ˈɛts.tli/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl eztli, 'blood' — a name from the Aztec tradition, connoting life-force and lineageLow

In 30 seconds: Blood; life-force: Eztli is Nahuatl. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ETS-tlee').
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Origin LowNahuatl, Mexican
MeaningFrom the Nahuatl eztli, 'blood' — a name from the Aztec tradition, connoting life-force and lineage
U.S. rank (2025)#11256 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320112025

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 eztli, 'blood' — a name from the Aztec tradition, connoting life-force and lineage. A crisp, modern name (said 'ETS-tlee').

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

Did you know? Eztli means 'blood' in Nahuatl — a name from the Aztec tradition connoting life-force and lineage — crisp and striking (said 'ETS-tlee', the tl a single soft sound).
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Eztli — Nahuatl etymology

Variations

EtzliEztlia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eztli mean?

Eztli is Nahuatl for 'blood' — connoting life-force and lineage in the Aztec tradition.

How do you pronounce Eztli?

It's said ETS-tlee /ts.tli/ — two syllables, the tl a single soft sound.

Is Eztli a boy or girl name?

Eztli is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Eztli?

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

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