Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Mayahuel

Mayahuel is the female deity associated with the maguey plant among cultures of central Mexico in the Postclassic era of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican chronology, and in particular of the Aztec cultures.

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#13,441 (2020)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2023
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mayahuel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mayahuel is the female deity associated with the maguey plant among cultures of central Mexico in the Postclassic era of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican chronology, and in particular of the Aztec cultures.

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The Story of Mayahuel

Mayahuel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Mayahuels were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Mayahuel ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Mayahuels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mayahuel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mayahuel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mayahuel

What does the name Mayahuel mean?
Mayahuel is the female deity associated with the maguey plant among cultures of central Mexico in the Postclassic era of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican chronology, and in particular of the Aztec cultures.
How popular is Mayahuel in 2026?
In 2026, Mayahuel ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Mayahuel most popular?
Mayahuel reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #13,441 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Mayahuel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mayahuel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Mayahuel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mayahuel include Illah, Elaheh, Raelina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Illah
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Raelina
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Ahtyana
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About the name Mayahuel

Mayahuel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Mayahuel's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #13,441. Use the chart and map above to compare Mayahuel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.