Metztli
Meaningmoon · Nahuatl
- US rank
- #3,577
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,288 in 2023
42 babies were named Metztli in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,180 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Metztli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,314 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Metztli, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Metztli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMetztli 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.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,288.
- New on the sceneMetztli wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendMetztli has climbed 1,180 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,577. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Nahuatl, Metztli means “moon”.
About the name Metztli
Metztli is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “moon”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-tli”. US birth records list Metztli for girls from 2001 to 2025, in 24 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,288 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,577, with 42 babies.
Origin:Mexican names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.6 | 215,827 girls |
| 2010s | 7.7 | 129,702 girls |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,345 girls |
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Victoria · victory
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Ximena · possibly hearkening
- Girl name: Nayeli · possibly I love you
- Girl name: Itzel · possibly rainbow lady
Questions about the name Metztli
What does the name Metztli mean?
Metztli means “moon” in Nahuatl.
What is the origin of the name Metztli?
Metztli has Mexican roots in our records. Other Mexican names include Sofia, Camila, Valentina.
Is Metztli a boy or girl name?
Metztli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Metztli?
Metztli ranked #3,577 for US girls in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,288).