Necalli

Necalli - A very unique male name

Necalli appeared on the charts for the first time in 2021 on position #3379. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Necalli and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Necalli? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Necalli. The baby boy name Necalli was given to 9 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3264 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 162,920 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Necalli peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3264.

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Necalli is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Necalli is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,782 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,782.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Necalli is where you live.

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Necalli origin and meaning

Nahuatl (Mexican)

From Nahuatl necalli, 'battle, combat'

Necalli is a Nahuatl word for battle, brought to modern attention as the name of an Aztec warrior character in the fighting game Street Fighter V (2016). US births under the name begin in 2021, after the character's debut, which fits a gaming-driven adoption of a genuine Nahuatl word.

Attested etymology

Necalli is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Necalli, pop culture references for the name Necalli and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Necalli

We've found the following names that sound similar to Necalli, sorted by popularity.

Nigel / Nikolai / Nikhil / Nikola / Nicola / Nicole / Nicolai / Nicolo / Niccolo / Nicholai /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Necalli

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Necalli a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Necalli?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

neh-KAH-lee · /nəˈkɑli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Necalli — Aztec warrior character in Capcom's Street Fighter V (Fictional, 2016) Fictional

Why parents choose it

Necalli is fierce and striking — a battle word with Aztec roots and a video-game edge. It appeals to parents who want a name with warrior energy and Mexican heritage.

Worth knowing

• For gamers the Street Fighter character is the first association.
• The Nahuatl pronunciation and spelling are unfamiliar to most English speakers.