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Citlaly

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Citlaly Pronunciation

Citlaly is pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: -y spelling of Citlali — Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a proud Aztec-heritage nameHigh

In 30 seconds: A star in the Aztec sky: Citlaly is the Nahuatl 'citlalin' — star — worn proudly by Mexican and Mexican-American daughters. Indigenous, luminous, and beloved.

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Origin HighNahuatl

Meaning-y spelling of Citlali — Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a proud Aztec-heritage name

U.S. rank (2024)#3971 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Citlaly is a -y spelling of Citlali — from Nahuatl citlalin, 'star'. Part of the proud revival of Aztec names in Mexican families (beside Xochitl and Metzli), it keeps indigenous starlight shining.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, star at the root, and proudly Nahuatl.

Did you know? Citlaltépetl — 'Star Mountain' — is Mexico's highest peak, the volcano Pico de Orizaba; Citlaly carries the same starlight at name-size.

Overall data confidence 82%

Nahuatl references — citlalin — etymology

Variations

CitlaliCitlalliSitlaly

Nicknames

Citla

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If you like Citlaly…

Citlali— the standard spelling of the same star

Metzli— the Nahuatl 'moon' sister

Xochitl— the 'flower' companion classic

Itzel— a fellow indigenous Mesoamerican favorite

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Citlaly?

Citlaly is pronounced seet-LAH-lee (/sitˈlɑ.li/). Press play above to hear Citlaly said aloud.

How do you say Citlaly?

Citlaly is said seet-LAH-lee (/sitˈlɑ.li/). Press play above to hear Citlaly said aloud.

What does the name Citlaly mean?

Citlaly is Nahuatl for 'star', from citlalin.

Is Citlaly a boy or girl name?

Citlaly is a girl's name.

How popular is Citlaly?

Citlaly is a rare name in the U.S., loved in Mexican-heritage families.