Ameyalli
An indigenous Nahuatl name meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Ameyalli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ameyalli today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ameyalli births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ameyalli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ameyalli. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,568
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Ameyalli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ameyalli from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ameyalli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ameyalli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ameyallis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ameyalli
The name Ameyalli is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec civilization in what is now central Mexico. Nahuatl was the predominant language of the Aztec Empire, which flourished in the 14th to 16th centuries. Ameyalli is believed to be a combination of the Nahuatl words "amel" meaning "river" and "yalli" meaning "place," suggesting a connection to a riverine location or settlement.
The earliest known references to the name Ameyalli can be traced back to Aztec codices and historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries. These ancient documents occasionally mention individuals bearing this name, although specific details are scarce. The name's presence in these sources indicates its usage during the peak of the Aztec civilization.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ameyalli was a noble woman who lived in the late 15th century. She was a member of the ruling class in the city of Texcoco, which was part of the Aztec Triple Alliance alongside Tenochtitlan and Tlacopan. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide her exact dates of birth and death.
In the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, there are accounts of an Ameyalli who served as a translator and intermediary between the indigenous population and the Spanish conquistadors. This Ameyalli played a crucial role in facilitating communication and understanding between the two cultures, though her specific background and dates are unclear.
Another notable figure named Ameyalli was a renowned healer and midwife who lived in the late 16th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional Aztec medicinal practices and her contributions to preserving indigenous healing techniques during the early colonial period. Her birth and death years are unknown, but she is believed to have lived in the region of what is now central Mexico.
In the 18th century, an Ameyalli from the Nahua community in the state of Hidalgo gained recognition for her work as a skilled weaver and textile artist. She was credited with reviving and preserving traditional Aztec weaving techniques, ensuring their survival and transmission to future generations. However, her precise dates of birth and death are not recorded.
In more recent times, the name Ameyalli has continued to be used within indigenous communities in Mexico, particularly among those with Nahua roots. It is seen as a way to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the Aztec people.
People
Ameyalli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ameyalli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ameyalli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ameyalli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ameyalli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Ameyalli a common name?
We classify Ameyalli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ameyalli most popular?
The single biggest year for Ameyalli was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ameyalli is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ameyalli in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ameyalli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ameyalli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ameyalli still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ameyalli in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ameyalli can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ameyalli as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.