Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Xochitl
GirlNahuatl· “flower”
- Meaning
- flower
- Origin
- Nahuatl
- Pronunciation
- SOH-cheel
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,101
- US babies 2025
- 218
- Best rank
- #1,101 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Xochitl
Xochitl is a Nahuatl name that means “flower”.
The Nahuatl word xochitl means 'flower', and it has been used as a name since the time of the Aztecs. It is also one of the day signs of the Aztec calendar, and the flower was closely tied to beauty, art and the goddess Xochiquetzal in Nahua tradition. In Mexico and among Mexican American families the name is a proud link to Indigenous heritage. The spelling can surprise English speakers, but the usual pronunciation is SOH-cheel. Xochitl pairs naturally with Spanish or English middle names and needs little shortening.
Popularity over time
Xochitl first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,101 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 223 were named Xochitl. In 2025, 218 babies were named Xochitl, and it ranked #1,101 nationally. That is 127% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,094 in 1980, #1,394 in 2000, #1,419 in 2010, and #1,101 in 2025. Of the 6,116 US girls named Xochitl since records began, 27% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,164 babies. Since 2010, 2,267 more have been named Xochitl.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aira, Zaira, Arlett, Vivianna, and Sunnie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Xochitl ranked highest in California, Arizona, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #428 | 79 |
| Arizona | #630 | 11 |
| Texas | #761 | 40 |
| Colorado | #903 | 6 |
| Indiana | #1201 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Xochitl is usually pronounced SOH-cheel, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with X and ends in “-tl”.
Middle names for Xochitl
A few middle names that flow with Xochitl: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Xochitl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xochitl mean?
Xochitl is a Nahuatl name that means “flower”.
What is the origin of the name Xochitl?
Xochitl has Nahuatl roots. The Nahuatl word xochitl means 'flower', and it has been used as a name since the time of the Aztecs.
Is Xochitl a popular name?
Not especially. Xochitl ranked #1,101 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Xochitl a boy or girl name?
Xochitl is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Xochitl?
Xochitl is usually pronounced SOH-cheel. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings