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Mayahuel

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Pronounced mah-yah-WEL /ˌmɑː.jɑːˈwɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of the maguey (agave) plant, associated with fertility and the drink pulque. Noted respectfully as a deity name.Low

In 30 seconds: A deity name: Mayahuel is the Aztec goddess of the agave plant (said 'mah-yah-WEL'). Noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningFrom the Nahuatl Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of the maguey (agave) plant, associated with fertility and the drink pulque. Noted respectfully as a deity name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14546 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202023

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

Mayahuel comes from Nahuatl as the name of the Aztec goddess of the maguey (agave), tied to fertility and abundance. Used as a given name it honors that heritage, noted respectfully — very rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-yah-WEL').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Mayahuel is the Aztec goddess of the maguey (agave) plant and fertility, linked to the drink pulque — a powerful figure in Nahua tradition, noted respectfully (said 'mah-yah-WEL').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Mayahuel — Nahuatl; Aztec goddess of the maguey/agave; deity noted respectfully

Variations

MayahuelaMayauelMayahual

Nicknames

MayaAhuel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayahuel mean?

Mayahuel is the Aztec goddess of the maguey (agave) plant and fertility, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Mayahuel?

It's said mah-yah-WEL /ˌmɑː.jɑːˈwɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Mayahuel a boy or girl name?

Mayahuel is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayahuel?

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

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