Atziry
Of Nahuatl origin, meaning "blessed, holy, consecrated one".
Name Census estimates that about 500 living Americans carry the first name Atziry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Atziry today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atziry births was 2004 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atziry. 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.
People living today
500
~ 1 in 685,509 Americans
Peak year
2004
31 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,480
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Atziry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Atziry from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 234 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atziry 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 Atziry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Atzirys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Atziry, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 55 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Atziry
The given name Atziry has its origins in the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec people of Mexico. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century AD, during the height of the Aztec Empire. The name is derived from the Nahuatl words "atl" meaning water, and "xochitl" meaning flower, suggesting a connection to the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atziry can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century document that documented Aztec life and culture. The codex mentions an Aztec woman named Atziry, who was a member of the nobility. However, details about her life and accomplishments are scarce.
In more recent times, Atziry has been a relatively uncommon name, but there are a few notable individuals who have borne it. One such person was Atziry Lelevier, a Mexican painter and sculptor who lived from 1928 to 2001. Her works often incorporated elements of Mexican folklore and indigenous traditions.
Another noteworthy individual named Atziry was Atziry Romina, a Mexican singer and songwriter born in 1987. She gained popularity in the early 2000s for her pop and Latin music, and her album "Amor Eterno" achieved commercial success.
In the realm of literature, there was Atziry Gómez, a Mexican writer and poet who lived from 1940 to 2017. Her works often explored themes of identity, feminism, and social justice, and she was recognized with several literary awards throughout her career.
Lastly, Atziry Muñoz is a contemporary Mexican actress who has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2000s. She is known for her roles in popular telenovelas and her advocacy for environmental causes.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals exemplify the diverse fields and backgrounds of those who have borne the name Atziry throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring presence in Mexican society.
People
Atziry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atziry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Atziry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atziry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 500 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atziry 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 685,509 US residents.
Is Atziry a common name?
We classify Atziry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 506 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atziry most popular?
The single biggest year for Atziry was 2004, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atziry is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Atziry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atziry 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.
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.