Spring or fountain of water
Derived from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, this name signifies a natural spring or a place where water flows from the earth. It represents life, renewal, and the essential nature of water in indigenous Mexican culture. It is a rare and poetic choice that honors Mesoamerican heritage.
Less common today
Ameyalli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,338 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).