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Xitlali

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Pronounced heet-LAH-lee /xiːtˈlɑː.liː/Low

Meaning: Star, shining star in the skyLow

In 30 seconds: Xitlali is a Nahuatl name meaning star, a variant spelling of Citlali. Used among families of Mexican heritage to honor Aztec cultural roots, it is a celestially beautiful name that connects the bearer to the ancient Mesoamerican sky.
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Origin LowNahuatl, Mexican
MeaningStar, shining star in the sky
U.S. rank (2025)#1234 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births183 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519922025

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

Xitlali is a variant spelling of the Nahuatl name Citlali meaning star. Nahuatl is the language of the Aztec empire, still spoken by over 1.5 million people in Mexico today. The name honors the celestial importance of stars in Aztec cosmology.

In the United States, Xitlali is used among families of Mexican heritage as a way to honor indigenous Aztec cultural roots. The X spelling reflects the Nahuatl use of x (pronounced sh or h in some contexts) and makes the name visually distinctive.

Did you know? In Aztec cosmology, the stars were deeply sacred — the Milky Way was called Citlaltepetl (mountain of stars) and the goddess Citlalicue wore a skirt of stars. Naming a daughter Xitlali connects her to this ancient celestial tradition.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Citlali

Variations

CitlaliCitlalyXitlalyXitlally

Nicknames

XitiLali

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Citlali— Standard Nahuatl spelling of same name
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Yaretzi— Nahuatl feminine name of same indigenous Mexican heritage

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Frequently Asked

What does Xitlali mean?

Xitlali means star in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec empire, a variant spelling of Citlali.

How do you pronounce Xitlali?

Xitlali is pronounced heet-LAH-lee with three syllables, with the X pronounced like the h sound.

Is Xitlali an Aztec name?

Yes, Xitlali is a Nahuatl name from the Aztec language, used in Mexico to honor indigenous cultural heritage.

What names are similar to Xitlali?

Similar Nahuatl names include Citlali, Xochitl, and Yaretzi.

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