Moon
Metzli is a name derived from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. In Aztec mythology, Metztli (often spelled Metzli) was a deity of the moon, sometimes associated with the night and the cycle of life. It is a rare and culturally rich choice that connects to indigenous Mexican heritage.
Less common today
Metzli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,565 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Aztec goddess of the moon, night, and farmers · Aztec Mythology
