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Citlally
How to Pronounce Citlally
Pronounced see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑː.li/Medium
Meaning: Citlally is a spelling of Citlalli, the Nahuatl word for 'star.' A genuine indigenous Mexican name, not a coinage, it is chosen by Mexican and Mexican American families as a link to Aztec heritage.High
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Citlally comes from the Nahuatl citlalli, 'star,' a name rooted in the language of the Aztecs and still living in Mexico. Far from an invented spelling, it is an indigenous heritage name; its U.S. appearances track Mexican American families, and it reached its high point in 2001.
A Citlally from the peak is now in her early twenties. The name is a living heritage choice rather than a trend; within Mexican American families it remains meaningful and current, part of a broader embrace of Nahuatl names.
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What does the name Citlally mean?
Citlally is a spelling of Citlalli, the Nahuatl word for 'star.'
How do you pronounce Citlally?
It's said see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑː.li/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Citlally a boy or girl name?
Citlally is used as a girl's name, especially in Mexican families.
How popular is Citlally?
Citlally is a Nahuatl heritage name in the U.S., most common among Mexican American families, peaking in the early two-thousands.