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Citlali

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Pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sit.ˈlΙ‘.li/Medium

Meaning: "star," from Classical Nahuatl citlalliMedium

In 30 seconds: Citlali means 'star', from the Classical Nahuatl citlalli. It carries the heritage of the Aztec and Mexican naming tradition.
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Origin MediumNahuatl
Meaning"star," from Classical Nahuatl citlalli
U.S. rank (2025)#1381 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births159 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,517

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619792025

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

Citlali comes straight from Classical Nahuatl citlalli, the word for star, making it a name with deep Indigenous Mexican roots. It connects modern families to Aztec language and imagery in a single clear word. The meaning is unambiguous and evocative, which is much of its appeal.

The listed variation Xitlalli preserves the older Nahuatl spelling with its distinctive X. Spoken aloud, the three syllables have a soft, rolling cadence true to the language they come from.

Did you know? Citlali is a spelling variant of Citlalli, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'star' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Citlali β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Xitlalli

Nicknames

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If you like Citlali…

Itzelβ€” another Nahuatl-rooted girls' name from Mexican naming tradition
Estrellaβ€” the Spanish word-name for 'star', sharing Citlali's meaning
Xochitlβ€” a fellow Nahuatl girls' name with the same Indigenous Mexican heritage
Xitlaliβ€” shares the -li ending
Yareliβ€” shares Citlali's Nahuatl roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Citlali mean?

Citlali is usually explained as meaning 'star' and is most often linked with Nahuatl tradition.

How do you pronounce Citlali?

It's commonly said seet-LAH-lee /sit.ˈlΙ‘.li/.

Is Citlali a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Citlali is used as a girl name.

How popular is Citlali?

In 2024, Citlali ranked #1586 in the U.S. for girls, with 132 births recorded.

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