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Yatzil

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Pronounced yaht-SEEL /jɑtˈsil/Medium

Meaning: From Yucatec Mayan yatzil, 'love, the loving one; mercy, beloved'Medium

In 30 seconds: Love and mercy: Yatzil is Mayan for 'love, the loving one'. Soft, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin MediumMayan

MeaningFrom Yucatec Mayan yatzil, 'love, the loving one; mercy, beloved'

U.S. rank (2025)#6102 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

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

Yatzil comes from Yucatec Mayan yatzil, 'love, the loving one; mercy, beloved'. A soft, distinctive Indigenous Mexican name across the Yucatan; it celebrates love and mercy.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, love at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Yatzil means 'love, the beloved; mercy' in Yucatec Mayan — a soft, distinctive Indigenous Mexican name, full of tenderness.

Overall data confidence 72%

Mayan references — yatzil — etymology

Variations

YatziriYatzili

Nicknames

Yatzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yatzil mean?

Yatzil is Yucatec Mayan for 'love, the loving one; mercy, beloved'.

How do you pronounce Yatzil?

It's said yaht-SEEL /jɑtˈsil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yatzil a boy or girl name?

Yatzil is a girl's name.

How popular is Yatzil?

Yatzil is a rare name in the U.S.