Meztli: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehztl-ee
Origin: Aztec
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Meaning: Moon

Meztli is a name of Aztec origin, meaning "moon. " It symbolizes the celestial body and has significant cultural and mythological roots. Originally used in Aztec mythology to refer to the god or goddess of the night, and farmers, Meztli has evolved into a unique and meaningful name for babies. The name's importance lies in its connection to ancient Aztec heritage and its poetic meaning.

Meztli Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Meztli is currently #14479 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Meztli is currently #8205 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Meztli is currently #7557 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Meztli is currently #4298 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Meztli is currently #6944 on Kiindred Australian Names

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