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Xitlalli

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Pronounced see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Citlali — from Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'Medium

In 30 seconds: A star: Xitlalli spells Citlali — Nahuatl 'a star'. Lyrical, cultural, and warm (said 'see-TLAH-lee').
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningA spelling of Citlali — from Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'
U.S. rank (2025)#8833 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 432

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119952025

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

Xitlalli is a spelling of Citlali — from Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'. A lyrical, cultural Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (the X reads as an S; said 'see-TLAH-lee'; nickname Citla).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare in this spelling, a-star at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Citlali means 'a star' in Nahuatl — Xitlalli is a spelling, a lyrical, cultural Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (the X reads as an S; said 'see-TLAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Nahuatl references — Citlali — etymology

Variations

CitlaliCitlalliCitlaly

Nicknames

Citla

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If you like Xitlalli…

Citlali— the common spelling
Itzel— a fellow Mexican Indigenous girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xitlalli mean?

Xitlalli spells Citlali — Nahuatl 'a star'.

How do you pronounce Xitlalli?

It's said see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second (the X as an S).

Is Xitlalli a boy or girl name?

Xitlalli is a girl's name.

How popular is Xitlalli?

Xitlalli is a rare name in the U.S.

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