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Citlalli
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How to Pronounce Citlalli
Pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/Medium
Meaning: From Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'Medium
In 30 seconds: A shining star: Citlalli is Nahuatl for 'a star'. Lyrical, proud, and warm — a beautiful Mexican name.
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Origin HighNahuatl
MeaningFrom Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'
U.S. rank (2024)#5036 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,380
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Citlalli comes from Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star' — the language of the Aztecs. A lyrical, proud name across Mexico, celebrating Indigenous heritage (said 'seet-LAH-lee').
In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, a-star at the root, and proud.
Did you know? Citlalli means 'a star' in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs — a lyrical, proud Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage.
Overall data confidence 80%
Nahuatl references — citlalli — etymology
Variations
CitlaliCitlalyCitlalic
Nicknames
Citla
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Citlalli mean?
Citlalli is Nahuatl for 'a star'.
How do you pronounce Citlalli?
It's said seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Citlalli a boy or girl name?
Citlalli is a girl's name.
How popular is Citlalli?
Citlalli is a rare name in the U.S.