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Tonantzin

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningour revered mother · Nahuatl

Tonantzin is a Mexican girl name meaning “our revered mother”, 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, Tonantzin would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationTonantzin peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tonantzin you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tonantzin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTonantzin first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tonantzin

Tonantzin is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “our revered mother”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Tonantzin

What does the name Tonantzin mean?

Tonantzin means “our revered mother” and comes from Nahuatl. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Atzin (“possibly revered water”).

What is the origin of the name Tonantzin?

Tonantzin 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 Tonantzin a boy or girl name?

Tonantzin is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Tonantzin.

How popular is the name Tonantzin?

Tonantzin ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2011, when it reached #5,543. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,852 places.

What names are similar to Tonantzin?

If you like Tonantzin, you might also like Atzin.

What should I know before naming my baby Tonantzin?

Tonantzin is a Mexican girl name meaning “our revered mother”, 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.