Possibly related to morning or dawn in Nahuatl.
Yoatzi is a name of Indigenous Mexican origin, likely derived from the Nahuatl language. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often associated with the concept of the morning or the start of a new day. It is a rare choice that honors Mexican heritage and Indigenous linguistic roots.
Less common today
Yoatzi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,306 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).