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Xochiquetzal

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningprecious flower · Nahuatl

Xochiquetzal is a Mexican girl name meaning “precious flower”, 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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  • Word funXochiquetzal doesn't repeat a single letter: 12 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Xochiquetzal would score 42 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationXochiquetzal is having its moment right now. Most Xochiquetzals 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 Xochiquetzal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryXochiquetzal first shows up in US birth records in 2015, 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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US births per million girls, 2015–2025

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

About the name Xochiquetzal

Xochiquetzal is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “precious flower”. 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

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Questions about the name Xochiquetzal

What does the name Xochiquetzal mean?

Xochiquetzal means “precious flower” and comes from Nahuatl. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Violet (“violet flower”), Lily (“lily flower”), Rose (“rose flower”) and Magnolia (“magnolia flower”).

What is the origin of the name Xochiquetzal?

Xochiquetzal 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 Xochiquetzal a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is the name Xochiquetzal?

Xochiquetzal ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.

What names are similar to Xochiquetzal?

If you like Xochiquetzal, you might also like Violet, Lily, Rose and Magnolia.

What should I know before naming my baby Xochiquetzal?

Xochiquetzal is a Mexican girl name meaning “precious flower”, 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.