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Meztli

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Pronounced MEST-lee /ˈmɛst.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl Metztli, 'the moon' — also the name of the Aztec moon deity; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Meztli is Nahuatl 'the moon'. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'MEST-lee').

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Origin LowNahuatl

MeaningFrom Nahuatl Metztli, 'the moon' — also the name of the Aztec moon deity; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2025)#11584 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Meztli comes from Nahuatl Metztli, 'the moon' — also the name of the Aztec moon deity (we note the deity). A lyrical, celestial indigenous Mexican name (said 'MEST-lee').

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

Did you know? Meztli means 'the moon' in Nahuatl — also the name of the Aztec moon deity — a lyrical, celestial name (we note the deity; said 'MEST-lee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Metztli — deity noted

Variations

MetztliMestli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meztli mean?

Meztli is Nahuatl for 'the moon' — also the Aztec moon deity. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Meztli?

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

Is Meztli a boy or girl name?

Meztli is a girl's name.

How popular is Meztli?

Meztli is a rare name in the U.S.