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Ameyalli

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningwater spring · Nahuatl

Ameyalli is a Mexican girl name meaning “water spring”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ameyalli would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationAmeyalli is having its moment right now. Most Ameyallis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ameyalli would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAmeyalli first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Ameyalli

US births per million girls, 2001–2025

04.5920012025

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About the name Ameyalli

Ameyalli is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “water spring”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Ameyalli

Girl name: Ameyali

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Questions about the name Ameyalli

What does the name Ameyalli mean?

Ameyalli means “water spring” and comes from Nahuatl. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tasneem (“spring in paradise”), Tasnim (“spring in paradise”), Caldwell (“cold spring”) and Izumi (“spring, fountain”).

What is the origin of the name Ameyalli?

Ameyalli is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Nahuatl. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Ameyalli a boy or girl name?

Ameyalli is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Ameyalli.

How popular is the name Ameyalli?

Ameyalli ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #8,055.

What names are similar to Ameyalli?

If you like Ameyalli, you might also like Ameyali, Tasneem, Tasnim, Caldwell and Izumi. Ameyali is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Ameyalli?

Ameyalli is a Mexican girl name meaning “water spring”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.