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Metzi

A girl's name of Native American origin with 32 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Metzi is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2008 to 2022, Metzi has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Metzi is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Metzi is a girl's baby name with roots in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, where metztli means 'moon.' The name carries deep indigenous Mexican heritage, evoking the luminous celestial body central to Mesoamerican cosmology.

Short, melodic, and rich with cultural meaning, Metzi is a beautiful choice for families honoring Latin American or indigenous heritage — a moon name with ancient resonance.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Metzi is rooted in the Native American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2008 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Metzi’s rarity (32 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

32
Total births
Since 2008
2015
Peak
6 births
2008
First recorded
15 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Metzi has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

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First appeared: 2008Peak: 2015 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Metzi
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s11#15726
2010s16#16896
2000s5#19497

The Story of Metzi

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2015, Metzi is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Metzi are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.

How rare is Metzi?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Metzi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 16 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 20082022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Metzi
YearBirthsRank
20225#16923
20206#14529
20185#17340
20175#17578
20156#15770
20085#19497

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metzi a boy's or girl's name?
Metzi is primarily a girl's name.
When was Metzi most popular?
Metzi reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Metzi?
Metzi is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2015.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20082022