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Citali

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Pronounced see-TAH-lee /siˈtɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: A form of Citlali (Citlalli), from the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a name of the Aztec and wider Nahua peoples of Mexico, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Nahuatl star name: Citali is a form of Citlali, from citlalin — 'star' (said 'see-TAH-lee').
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningA form of Citlali (Citlalli), from the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a name of the Aztec and wider Nahua peoples of Mexico, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13799 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Citali is a spelling of Citlali, from the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a living name among the Nahua peoples of Mexico and widely loved across Mexican families today. We note the heritage respectfully. Luminous and rooted (said 'see-TAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, chiefly in Mexican American families. Rare, starlit, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Citlali comes from the Nahuatl word for star, citlalin — the same root behind Citlaltepetl, 'star mountain,' the Nahuatl name for Mexico's highest peak (said 'see-TAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Citali — Nahuatl citlalin 'star'; Citlali variant

Variations

CitlaliCitlalliCitlaly

Nicknames

CitlaLali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Citali mean?

Citali is a form of Citlali, from the Nahuatl citlalin — 'star.'

How do you pronounce Citali?

It's said see-TAH-lee /siˈtɑː.li/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Citali a boy or girl name?

Citali is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Citali?

Citali is very rare in the U.S., well behind Citlali.

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