Xochitl
How to say it: SOH-chee · /ˈsoʊtʃiː/
From Nahuatl (Aztec language) meaning 'flower'; a traditional Mesoamerican name with deep cultural roots.
Xochitl was the 956th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 218 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #685 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #956 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 218 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,207 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #685 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Xochitl found its best years in the 2020s. Momentum points toward further gains ahead.
What goes with it
Breathy and floral, Xochitl feels rooted in nature. Paloma shares its warmth and Estrella echoes its glow.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Xochitl is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Xochitl
- Xochitl Gomez (born 2006)American actress
- Xochitl Torres Small (born 1984)American politician from New Mexico
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