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Ketzali

Quick answerThe given name 'Ketzali' is derived from the Nahuatl language, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'.

Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,327
TrendNew ★
Peak year2025
Syllables3
Origin—
LanguageNahuatl
CultureAztec
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#7,327

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

About the name Ketzali

The given name 'Ketzali' is derived from the Nahuatl language, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Ketzali' is derived from the Nahuatl language, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. It is associated with the indigenous cultures of Mexico, particularly the Aztecs, and does not have any notable historical context beyond its linguistic origins.

Ketzali currently ranks #7,327 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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