Precious feather or beautiful bird
Derived from the Nahuatl word 'quetzalli', referring to the long, iridescent green tail feathers of the Resplendent Quetzal bird. In Aztec culture, these feathers were highly prized and symbolized wealth, beauty, and the sacred.
Less common today
Quetzali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,500 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mexican television host and sports commentator
