Is Quetzaly a boy's or girl's name?

Quetzaly is primarily a girl's name.

When was Quetzaly most popular?

Quetzaly reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 72 births that year. It is currently ranked #3152 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Quetzaly?

Quetzaly is currently ranked #3152 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 558 babies since 2001.

Quetzaly

An uncommon Native American pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameNative AmericanRising fast

#3152▼ 668in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Quetzaly is a girl's baby name of Nahuatl origin, derived from quetzalli meaning 'precious feather' or 'beautiful,' the root of both the quetzal bird and the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent). The quetzal's iridescent green feathers were among the most prized objects in Mesoamerican culture.

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Popularity Over Time

Quetzaly climbed 6604 spots in the last 20 years — from #9756 to #3152.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Quetzaly
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	201	#4331	▼
2010s	248	#5901	▲
2000s	109	#10679	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 2001–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Quetzaly
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	51	#3152	-21 (-29.2%)
2023	72	#2484	+39 (118.2%)
2022	33	#4354	+5 (17.9%)
2021	28	#4807	+11 (64.7%)
2020	17	#6859	-16 (-48.5%)
2019	33	#4321	-1 (-2.9%)
2018	34	#4219	+4 (13.3%)
2017	30	#4668	+2 (7.1%)
2016	28	#4956	+2 (7.7%)
2015	26	#5263	+2 (8.3%)
2014	24	#5593	-2 (-7.7%)
2013	26	#5279	+11 (73.3%)
2012	15	#8120	-6 (-28.6%)
2011	21	#6292	+10 (90.9%)
2010	11	#10300	0
2009	11	#10499	-4 (-26.7%)
2008	15	#8437	0
2007	15	#8430	+4 (36.4%)
2006	11	#10446	-3 (-21.4%)
2005	14	#8232	+3 (27.3%)

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology