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Ketzali

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Pronounced ket-SAH-lee /kɛtˈsɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'a precious feather; the brilliant plumage of the quetzal bird' — a symbol of preciousness and beauty; we note the indigenous rootLow

In 30 seconds: A precious feather; the quetzal bird: Ketzali is Nahuatl. Lyrical, vivid, and warm (said 'ket-SAH-lee').
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Origin LowNahuatl
MeaningFrom the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'a precious feather; the brilliant plumage of the quetzal bird' — a symbol of preciousness and beauty; we note the indigenous root
U.S. rank (2025)#7327 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

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

Ketzali comes from the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'a precious feather; the brilliant plumage of the quetzal bird' — a symbol of preciousness and beauty (we note the indigenous root). A lyrical, vivid name (said 'ket-SAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican and Guatemalan families. Rare, a-precious-feather at the root, and vivid.

Did you know? Ketzali comes from the Nahuatl quetzalli, 'a precious feather; the brilliant plumage of the quetzal bird' — a symbol of preciousness and beauty (we note the indigenous root; said 'ket-SAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ketzali — Nahuatl etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ketzali mean?

Ketzali is Nahuatl for 'a precious feather; the quetzal bird'. We note the indigenous root.

How do you pronounce Ketzali?

It's said ket-SAH-lee /kɛtˈsɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ketzali a boy or girl name?

Ketzali is a girl's name.

How popular is Ketzali?

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

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