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Citlaly

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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 (2025)#3589 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619882025

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

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

Famous Bearers

  • ★Citlaly Moreno
    Mexican politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Morena party

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

What does the name Citlaly mean?

Citlaly is Nahuatl for 'star', from citlalin.

How do you pronounce Citlaly?

It's said seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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