05-07-2025
170 Mexican Girl Names for Your Little Princesa
170 Mexican Girl Names for Your Little Princesa originally appeared on Parade.
As special as choosing a name for your baby can be, it can also be intimidating. With so many options out there to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down your favorites. Do you want to go rare or trendy? Unique or traditional? If you're still trying to make up your mind about the right moniker for your nenita, consider drawing inspiration from the longstanding historical and faith traditions of Mexican culture with a girl's name. She doesn't have to be Latina to have one of these gorgeous monikers. Some of these picks have ties to Catholicism, the country's predominant religion. Others are rooted in the Spanish language or are named for specific cities in Mexico. And some can be traced back to Indigenous roots, such as the Aztecs. From top baby names to obscure Hispanic gems, there are plenty of meaningful options for prospective parents to consider, for Latino families and reading to find a list of 170 Mexican and their meanings. Who knows? One could be the perfect fit for your baby
Adelita — 'Noble,' a term used for women during the Mexican Revolution
Adriana — This Latin name, meaning 'from Hadria,' has grown into a popular modern girls' name
Ahuic — The Aztec goddess of rivers and streams
Aidé — Diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'
Ailyn — A Spanish variant of the name Eileen
Aitana — 'Good father'
Alba — 'Dawn'
Alejandra — 'Defender of men.' This is the Spanish version of Alexandra
Alicia — A variant of Alice, meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'
Alma — 'Soul'
Alondra — 'Lark'
Amada — 'Adored' or 'beloved'
Amara — 'Everlasting' or 'bitter'
Amaya — 'Mother city'
Amelia — This popular Latin-based name means 'industrious.'
Amor — 'Love'
Amoxtli — A Nahuatl name meaning 'book'
Ana — 'Gracious'
Anam — 'Earth,' derived from Huasteco (now known as Téenek), a Mayan language
Ana Paula — Combines the name Ana with Paula, a Latin name meaning 'small'
Ana Sofia — A compound name combining Ana and Sofia, which comes from the Greek word for 'wisdom'
Andrea — This Greek name means 'manly' or "virile"
Antonia — A Roman name meaning 'priceless'
Araceli — 'Altar of the sky'
Atzi — This Aztec name means 'rain.'
Azucena — 'Madonna lily'
Azul — Spanish for 'blue'
Belén — 'Bethlehem' or 'House of Bread'
Bimorí — Means 'fog' in an Indigenous language spoken by the Tarahumara.
Blanca — 'White' or 'fair-colored'
Calista — 'Most beautiful'
Camila — A Latin-based name that means 'young ceremonial attendant'
Catalina — A Greek variant of Catherine that means 'pure'
Carina — 'Dear' or 'beloved'
Carla — Diminutive of Carl, means 'free man'
Carmela — 'Garden,' related to the Virgin Mary's title 'Our Lady of Mount Carmel'
Carmen — 'Garden.' This name is often associated with the heroine of Bizet's opera of the same name.
Catalina — 'Pure,' a variant of Catherine
Cecilia — 'Blind.' Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music
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Celia — This Latin name means 'heavenly'
Citlali — 'Star,' derived from Classical Nahuatl origin, which is an Aztec language.
Cynthia — A name of Greek origin meaning 'moon'
Dalia — 'Gentle' or 'slender branch'
Daniela — 'God is my judge,' a feminine variant of Daniel
Desi — This gender-neutral name means 'desired.'
Dolores — This Spanish name means 'lady of sorrows' and is commonly associated with the Virgin Mary
Dulce — Can refer to 'dulce nombre de Maria,' the sweet name of the Virgin Mary
Elena — 'Shining light'
Elidia — 'The one who shines'
Elisa — 'God's promise'
Emilia — 'Rival'
Erendirani — An Indigenous Purépechan name meaning 'happy'
Esmerelda — 'Emerald'
Esperanza — 'Hope' or 'expectation'
Estela — Spanish for 'star'
Eugenia — 'Well born'
Evelyn — This English name, which means 'desired,' is also popular in Mexico
Fabia — A Latin name meaning 'bean grower'
Fernanda — Derived from Fernando, this Spanish name means 'bold voyager.'
Flor — 'Flower'
Florencia — This variant of Florence means 'flourishing'
Francesca — This popular Italian name means 'free man'
Frida — 'Peace.' This German name is commonly associated with the renowned Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
Gabriela — A Hebrew and Spanish name meaning 'God is my strength'
Génesis — A Greek name meaning 'origin' or 'creation.' This is also the name of the first book of the Bible
Giovanna — 'God is gracious'
Gloria — This Latin name means 'glory.' Maria de Gloria is a title for the Virgin Mary
Graciela — 'Grace'
Guadalupe — Named for Our Lady of Guadalupe, a title for the Virgin Mary associated with her 1531 appearance to Juan Diego and Juan Bernardino.
Hasen — A Mazateco name meaning 'soul'
Iktan — 'Place of wind' or "one who embodies the spirit of wind" in an ancient Mayan language.
Iliana — A Greek name that means 'bright'
Inés — 'Pure' or 'holy'
Isabella — 'Devoted to God'
Itzel — A Mayan name meaning 'rainbow'
Jacinta — 'Hyacinth'
Jatziri — 'Dewdrop'
Jazmin — 'Gift from God'
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Jimena — Modern form of the name Ximena, meaning 'listener'
Josefina — 'Jehovah increases'
Juana — 'God is gracious.' This feminine form of Juan calls to mind nun and scholar Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Juanita — Diminutive of Juana
Julieta — A variant of Juliet that means 'youthful'
Karla — A German name that means 'free man'
Kiara — 'Bright' or 'clear'
Leonor — A Spanish variant of Eleanor
Leticia — 'Joy' or 'gladness'
Lia — An alternate spelling of the Hebrew name Leah, means 'relaxed' or "weary."
Liliana — 'Lily'
Lola — 'Sorrows,' a shortened form of Dolores
Lourdes — Named for a French town where an 1858 peasant girl had a vision of the Virgin Mary
Lucette — 'Illumination' or 'light'
Lucia — A feminine version of Lucius that means 'light'
Lupe — 'Wolf'
Luna — 'Moon'
Luisa — This Italian-based variant of Louis means 'famous in war.'
Luz — The Spanish word for 'light'
Lydia — 'From Lydia'
Malinalli — A Nahua name meaning 'small plant'
Mar — 'Sea'
Marcelina — Diminutive of Marcelo. This name means 'warlike' and references Mars, the Roman god of war.
Margarita — 'Rose'
Maria — 'Drop of the sea,' a variant of Mary
Maria Fernanda — A compound name bridging the name for Jesus' mother and the feminine version of Fernando (which means "fearless" or "adventurous").
Maria José — 'Of the sea' and 'God will give'
Mariana — 'Related to the god Mars'
Maribel — A combination of the names Maria and Isabel
Mariposa — Spanish for 'butterfly'
Marisela — 'Of the sea'
Marisol — A shortened version of 'Mary of the Solitude,' a title for the Virgin Mary
Melina — 'Little honey'
Merida — The capital city of Yucatán
Metzi — 'Moon,' derived from the Aztec moon goddess Metztli
Nabile — 'Noble' or 'highborn'
Naran — 'Lunar eclipse,' from the Oaxacan Indigenous community Triqui
Natalia — 'Birthday of the Lord'
Nayeli — A Zapotec name meaning without a very well-known meaning, but many believe it means 'I love you' or "open."
Nieve — 'Snow'
Noelia — 'Christmas'
Noemi — 'Pleasant,' comes from the name Naomi
Nora — 'Honor'
Ofelia — 'Help,' derived from Ophelia
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Paloma — Spanish for 'dove'
Pamela — 'Honey'
Paz — "Peace" in Spanish. Also popular in the title, 'Nuestra Señora de la Paz,' another Spanish name for the Virgin Mary.
Perla — 'Pearl'
Pilar — 'Pillar'
Quintana — 'Fifth girl'
Querida — A Spanish name meaning 'Beloved'
Ramona — 'Protector'
Raquel — 'Ewe,' the Spanish form of Rachel
Renata — 'Reborn'
René — 'Rebirth'
Romina — 'Pomegranate'
Rosa — This Spanish name means 'rose.'
Rosalba — 'White rose'
Rosalia — A name associated with the Italian saint, Rosalia
Rosario — 'Rosary'
Salma — 'Safe and sound'
Samara — 'Guardian'
Selena — 'Moon,' named for the Greek moon goddess Selene
Sesasi — A Purépacha name meaning 'pretty'
Seti — 'Bright'
Silvia — 'From the woods'
Sofia — 'Wisdom,' a variant of Sophia
Sol — Spanish for 'sun'
Soledad — 'Solitude'
Suré — A Tarahumara name meaning 'has heart'
Tania — Derived from Tatiana
Tatiana — 'Fairy queen'
Tayanna — An Aztec name meaning 'gift from God'
Tijuana — This Mexican city borders California
Tozi — The Aztec goddess of healing
Valentina — Feminine form of Valentine
Valeria — 'Strong,' the name of Catholic saints like Valeria of Milan and Valerie of Limoges.
Vanessa — 'Butterfly'
Veronica — 'True image'
Victoria — 'Victory,' feminine form of Victor
Vida — 'Life'
Violeta — 'Violet'
Viviana — 'Alive' or 'lively'
Ximena — This name of Spanish origin means 'one who hears.'
Xóchitl — An Aztec name meaning 'flower,' specifically the flowers in southern Mexico (most likely cempaxochitl or cempasúchil/marigolds).
Yaretzi — This Aztec name means 'you will always be loved.'
Yatzil — A Yucatec Mayan name meaning 'loved one'
Yesenia — 'Palm tree'
Yolanda — 'Violet flower'
Zaira — 'Blooming flower'
Zaniyah — 'Always' or 'forever'
Zulema — 'Peaceful'
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