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Xitlally
How to Pronounce Xitlally
Pronounced see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑːli/Medium
Meaning: Xitlally is a Spanish-influenced respelling of Citlali (also Citlalli), a Nahuatl girls' name meaning 'star'. Nahuatl is the language of the Aztecs and is still spoken in Mexico, and star names carry deep cultural resonance. The 'X' spelling reflects how Nahuatl sounds are rendered in Mexican Spanish; the meaning 'star' stays the same.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Xitlally comes from Citlali, a Nahuatl name meaning 'star', drawn from the language of the Aztecs and still living in Mexico today. Mexican American families spell the sound many ways, and the 'X-' form reflects the traditional rendering of Nahuatl consonants in Spanish. As a heritage name it carries real cultural and celestial meaning.
In American records Xitlally has always been rare, reaching about a couple dozen girls a year at its high near 2001. Because its use is fairly recent, many bearers are still young. It appears in small, steady numbers as a Mexican heritage choice rather than following a broad trend.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Xitlally mean?
It's a spelling of the Nahuatl name Citlali, meaning 'star'.
How do you pronounce Xitlally?
It's said see-TLAH-lee /siˈtlɑːli/, three syllables, stress on the 'TLAH'.
Is Xitlally a boy or girl name?
Xitlally is used as a girl's name.
Is Xitlally a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, a Mexican heritage name used in small numbers.