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By Isolde Quirante Assistant Editor, Baby Names
Ah, the rich and fascinating nation of Mexico—where rivers run wild, canyons run deep, glamorous coasts entice sun-seeking tourists and the magical sound of mariachi fills the streets.

Not only is it the birthplace of legendary ancient languages, artwork, literature and traditions that blend Spanish and Indigenous cultures, but it’s also responsible for irresistibly cute Mexican girl names—and we’ve rounded up our all-time favorites in this diverse list right on time for your bebé’s big arrival.

There are many ways to make your little lady’s first introduction to the world one to remember. Mexican names for girls just have a way of making a solid impression—and the most exciting part about it all is that you’ll have tons of inspiration if you decide to dip into Mexican-naming culture for ideas too.

In many parts of Mexico, it’s super-common for parents to choose a name based on a biblical figure—and sometimes a particular Roman Catholic saint. Many girls born into Mexican families also have what’s called a nombre compuesto, or a compound name, where two names—often, but not always joined together by a hyphen—are treated as one whole first name. A huge plus if you find yourself totally stuck between two monikers!

All in all, there truly is no competition when it comes to Mexican baby girl names and the incredible place they represent. So whether you fancy Tania, or maybe even a little Tequila, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in our fine list of Mexican female names (plus, plenty more for girls and boys right here).

Unique Mexican Girl Names

It’s one thing to know your future baby is unique, but helping them embrace their individuality with a name that’s equally rare is another. With our assortment of uncommon and unique Mexican girl names below—inspired by colors, confections and, yes, cocktails!—you can remind your little niña every day that there’ll never be anyone like them.

Popular Mexican Girl Names

Standing out is cool. But staying on top of the latest trends? Even cooler. Down below, you’ll find a list of popular female Mexican names throughout the 2020s, which we’ve carefully curated to give you a better idea of Mexico’s most up-to-the-minute monikers for girls. While most of these names aren’t “Mexican” in terms of etymology (many, in fact, are rooted in Spanish—the nation’s most widely spoken language—as well as Italian, Latin, German and Greek), choosing one will nonetheless help you celebrate the history of your home country and all the incredible origins that have influenced Mexican language and culture.

Indigenous Mexican Girl Names

Did you know that Mexico has more than 60 recognized Indigenous linguistic groups and more than seven million speakers? You read that right! As a nation with one of the largest Indigenous populations in Latin America, Mexico is practically a paradise for those fascinated by ancient culture and tradition—and its history of Indigenous civilization is kept alive (in part!) by Indigenous Mexican girl names that are still in use today. Many of the names in this assortment come from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. But scroll a little further, and you’ll find a few from Mayan culture too.
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