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Tlalli

TLA-lee /ˈtla.li/ Nahuatl

At a glance

In short
Tlalli, a Nahuatl name meaning earth or land, symbolizes a deep connection with nature. Rare and unique, it reflects rich Mexican cultural heritage.
U.S. rank 2025
#8,860 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
11 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#8,860 in 2025
First recorded
2012

Meaning of Tlalli

Tlalli is a beautiful and unique name of Nahuatl origin, traditionally given to girls. Pronounced as TLA-lee (/ˈtla.li/), this name carries the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. In Nahuatl, Tlalli means "earth" or "land," symbolizing a deep connection with nature and the environment. Although not widely used in the United States, it has seen consistent but rare occurrences over recent years, reflecting its special appeal to those seeking a meaningful and uncommon name for their daughters. The name shares roots with Tlaloc, the Aztec god of rain and fertility, further enriching its cultural significance and associations with life-giving forces.

How to pronounce Tlalli

Nahuatl

Popularity of Tlalli in the U.S.

Tlalli was the #8,860 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 11 babies. It first appears in the records in 2012.

Bar and line chart: Tlalli in the U.S., 2012–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 11 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #8,860 in 2025.
  • Girls named Tlalli (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2012–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2012⁠–⁠2025 6 rows
Tlalli: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025118,860back (not recorded in 2024)
2023613,462▲ 130
2022613,592▼ 128
2021613,464back (not recorded in 2015–2020)
2014614,558back (not recorded in 2013)
2012516,869new