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Necalli

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How to Pronounce Necalli

Pronounced neh-KAH-lee /nɛˈkɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl necalli, 'battle, combat, a skirmish'Low

In 30 seconds: Battle; combat: Necalli is Nahuatl for 'battle'. Bold, cultural, and warm (said 'neh-KAH-lee').

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Origin MediumNahuatl

MeaningFrom Nahuatl necalli, 'battle, combat, a skirmish'

U.S. rank (2024)#6350 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

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

Necalli comes from Nahuatl necalli, 'battle, combat, a skirmish'. A bold, cultural Mexican name honoring Aztec/Indigenous heritage (said 'neh-KAH-lee'; nickname Neca).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, battle-and-combat at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Necalli means 'battle, combat, a skirmish' in Nahuatl — a bold, cultural Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (said 'neh-KAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Nahuatl references — necalli — etymology

Variations

NecaliNecalpilli

Nicknames

Neca

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Necalli mean?

Necalli is Nahuatl for 'battle, combat, a skirmish'.

How do you pronounce Necalli?

It's said neh-KAH-lee /nɛˈkɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Necalli a boy or girl name?

Necalli is a boy's name.

How popular is Necalli?

Necalli is a rare name in the U.S.