Quetzal Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Quetzal

A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.

Quetzal for girls

It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.

Quetzal is given as a baby name to a small but significant number of girls each year. It's one of the most intriguing girl names that start with Q.

Pronounced KET-sahl.

As of October 2026, Quetzal ranked #11952 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #9532 in 2023.

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