Yetzali

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Yetzali Pronunciation

Yetzali is pronounced yeh-TSAH-lee /jɛˈtsɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern Nahuatl-influenced/Latina name, often glossed 'rebirth' or 'blossom; eternal flower'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: Blossom and rebirth: Yetzali is a modern Nahuatl-style name, often 'blossom; rebirth'. Lyrical, proud, and warm.

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Origin LowNahuatl, Spanish

MeaningA modern Nahuatl-influenced/Latina name, often glossed 'rebirth' or 'blossom; eternal flower'; the gloss varies

U.S. rank (2024)#5272 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 411

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yetzali is a modern Nahuatl-influenced (and Latina) name — often glossed 'rebirth' or 'blossom; eternal flower' (the precise origin and meaning vary and are layered, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, proud name across Mexican-heritage families (said 'yeh-TSAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, rebirth-or-blossom at the (glossed) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yetzali is a modern Nahuatl-influenced name, often glossed 'rebirth' or 'eternal flower; blossom' — a lyrical name honoring Mexican Indigenous heritage (the gloss varies, which we note).

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Yetzali — gloss varies

Variations

ItzaliYetzalliYetzel

Nicknames

Yetzi

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Mexican Nahuatl

If you like Yetzali…

Itzel— a fellow Nahuatl-rooted girls' name

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Xochitl— the 'flower' Nahuatl name

Citlali— another Nahuatl girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yetzali?

Yetzali is pronounced yeh-TSAH-lee (/jɛˈtsɑ.li/). Press play above to hear Yetzali said aloud.

How do you say Yetzali?

Yetzali is said yeh-TSAH-lee (/jɛˈtsɑ.li/). Press play above to hear Yetzali said aloud.

What does the name Yetzali mean?

Yetzali is a modern Nahuatl-influenced name, often glossed 'rebirth' or 'blossom'; the gloss varies, which we note.

Is Yetzali a boy or girl name?

Yetzali is a girl's name.

How popular is Yetzali?

Yetzali is a rare name in the U.S.