Mayan baby names carry deep history, culture and meaning. Below are 60 beautiful Mayan names for girls and boys, each with its meaning. Tap any name to open its full page with origin and numerology.
Mayan names come from one of the great civilizations of the Americas, rich in astronomy, nature and spirituality. Names like Itzel, Balam ('jaguar') and Nicté ('flower') carry the beauty of the Mayan world and its deep bond with the cosmos and the earth.
A Mayan name is perfect for honoring indigenous heritage with a sound that is unique and meaningful.
Itzel: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Evening star; dew of heaven».
Lol: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Flower».
Alitzel: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Smiling girl».
Balam: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Jaguar; guardian».
Iktan: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Wise, ingenious».
Ixchel: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Goddess of the moon and medicine».
Nicté: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Flower».
Yatzil: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Beloved, dear».
Ahau: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Lord, king».
Akbal: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Night; mystery».
Bolon: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Nine; sacred number».
Chaac: a name of Mayan origin meaning «God of rain».
Chan: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Little; heaven».
Cit: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Father».
Ek: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Star».
Ek Balam: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Star jaguar».
Kan: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Precious; serpent».
Kin: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sun; day».
Kinich: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Face of the sun».
Kukulkán: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Feathered serpent».
Nahil: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Home, house».
Pakal: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Shield».
Sak: a name of Mayan origin meaning «White, pure».
Tepeu: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sovereign, majesty».
Toh: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Righteousness; sacred bird».
Xamán: a name of Mayan origin meaning «North».
Yaxkin: a name of Mayan origin meaning «New sun, first sun».
Yum: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Lord».
Zazil: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Clear light».
Ahkin: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Priest of the sun».
Akna: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Mother».
Boox: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Black, deep».
Colel: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Lady, dame».
Itzamná: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Lord of the sky and wisdom».
Ixmucané: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Mother earth».
Kanek: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Star serpent».
Kanil: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Seed; vital energy».
Kayab: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sacred turtle».
Kukum: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Feather».
Muyal: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Cloud».
Muán: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sacred bird».
Naab: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Water lily».
Nicté Ha: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Water flower».
Nohoch: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Great».
Saasil: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Light, clarity».
Saastun: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sacred crystal».
Sacté: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Luminous path».
Sak Lol: a name of Mayan origin meaning «White flower».
Sak Nicté: a name of Mayan origin meaning «White flower».
Sakbé: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sacred white path».
Sayab: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Spring».
Tunich: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Stone».
Tzunún: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Hummingbird».
Xunáan: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Lady, dame».
Yax: a name of Mayan origin meaning «First; green, new».
Yaxal: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Green, fresh».
Yaxché: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Sacred ceiba tree».
Yaxún: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Blue bird; quetzal».
Yáax: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Green; first».
Áak: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Turtle».
Popular Mayan names include Itzel, Lol, Alitzel, Balam, Iktan, Ixchel.
Yes — the list mixes girl, boy and unisex names; each name's page shows the gender.
Mayan names often blend meaning, culture and a distinctive, memorable sound.