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Citlalic

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How to Pronounce Citlalic

Pronounced seet-lah-LEEK /siːtlɑˈliːk/Medium

Meaning: Citlalic builds on the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star,' the same root as Citlali; the added ending gives it a distinct, slightly more elaborate shape, likely meaning something close to 'starry' or 'star-like,' though the precise grammatical sense in Nahuatl is not firmly documented for this exact given-name form.Low

In 30 seconds: Citlalic builds on the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star,' likely meaning 'star-like.' It has appeared quietly in Mexican-American families, peaking around 2001 (said seet-lah-LEEK).
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningCitlalic builds on the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star,' the same root as Citlali; the added ending gives it a distinct, slightly more elaborate shape, likely meaning something close to 'starry' or 'star-like,' though the precise grammatical sense in Nahuatl is not firmly documented for this exact given-name form.
U.S. rank (2011)#15243 ↗ Rising
2011 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219972011

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

Citlalic comes from the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star,' the same root behind Citlali and the Aztec sky goddess Citlalicue. Its longer ending gives it a more elaborate, star-themed sound, likely close to 'starry' or 'star-like,' though the exact grammatical construction is not documented for certain in this given-name form.

Citlalic has stayed a modest but steady choice in the United States since the late 1990s, given to a small, consistent number of girls each year. It joins other Nahuatl celestial names as a way to carry Mexican indigenous heritage into a modern first name.

Did you know? Citlalic shares its star root with Citlali and the Aztec goddess name Citlalicue, 'she of the starry skirt,' who in Aztec belief wove the stars into the night sky.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Citlalic — Nahuatl citlalin 'star' root; exact suffix sense uncertain

Variations

CitlaliCitlalliCitlalicue

Nicknames

CitliLali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Citlalic mean?

It builds on the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star,' likely meaning 'starry' or 'star-like.'

How do you pronounce Citlalic?

It is said seet-lah-LEEK /siːtlɑˈliːk/, three syllables with the stress on the last.

Is Citlalic a boy or girl name?

Citlalic is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Citlalic?

Citlalic has stayed a modest, steady choice in the United States since the late 1990s, given mostly within Mexican-American families.

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