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Aquetzalli

Quick answerAquetzalli is a Nahuatl feminine given name meaning "precious water" or "valuable water," composed of *atl* (water) and *quetzalli* (precious feather or something rare and beautiful).

Nahuatl · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,168
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2011
Syllables4
OriginNahuatl
LanguageNahuatl
CultureAztec/Mexica
ReligionAztec religion
Letters10
Numerology7 Chaldean 5
Global rank#15,168

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aquetzalli

Aquetzalli is a Nahuatl feminine given name meaning "precious water" or "valuable water," composed of *atl* (water) and *quetzalli* (precious feather or something rare and beautiful).

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Etymology

Aquetzalli is a Nahuatl feminine given name meaning "precious water" or "valuable water," composed of *atl* (water) and *quetzalli* (precious feather or something rare and beautiful). It originates from the Nahua peoples of central Mexico, primarily associated with Aztec/Mexica culture and its pre-Columbian religion, though it is now used in modern Mexican contexts as a revival of indigenous heritage.

Aquetzalli currently ranks #15,168 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

Themeswater

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