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Metzli Pronunciation

Metzli is pronounced METS-lee /ˈmɛts.li/High

Meaning: From Nahuatl metztli, 'moon' — the Aztec moon deity — a proud indigenous Mexican nameHigh

In 30 seconds: The Aztec moon herself: Metzli is Nahuatl for 'moon' — deity and night-light of ancient Mexico. A proud indigenous revival, luminous and strong.
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Origin HighNahuatl
MeaningFrom Nahuatl metztli, 'moon' — the Aztec moon deity — a proud indigenous Mexican name
U.S. rank (2024)#3786 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319962024

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

History & Origin

Metzli comes from Nahuatl metztli, 'moon', the Aztec lunar deity. Part of the proud revival of indigenous Nahuatl names in Mexican and Mexican-American families (alongside Citlali and Xochitl), it carries the night sky of ancient Mexico.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, moon at the root, and proudly indigenous.

Did you know? In Aztec myth, Metztli the moon once shone as bright as the sun — until a rabbit was flung against her face, which is why Mexicans still see a rabbit (not a man) in the moon.
Overall data confidence 80%
Nahuatl references — metztli — etymology

Variations

MetztliMeztli

Nicknames

Metz

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If you like Metzli…

Citlali— the Nahuatl 'star' sister name
Xochitl— the Nahuatl 'flower' companion
Itzel— a fellow indigenous Mesoamerican favorite
Luna— the Latin 'moon' counterpart

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Metzli?

Metzli is pronounced METS-lee (/ˈmɛts.li/). Press play above to hear Metzli said aloud.

How do you say Metzli?

Metzli is said METS-lee (/ˈmɛts.li/). Press play above to hear Metzli said aloud.

What does the name Metzli mean?

Metzli is Nahuatl for 'moon', the Aztec moon deity.

Is Metzli a boy or girl name?

Metzli is mainly a girl's name in modern use.

How popular is Metzli?

Metzli is a rare name in the U.S., used in Mexican-heritage families.

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