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Zitlali
How to Pronounce Zitlali
Pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑː.liː/Medium
Meaning: Zitlali is a spelling of Citlali, a Nahuatl name meaning 'star'. Rooted in the language of the Aztecs, it is a genuine indigenous Mexican name carried today chiefly by Mexican and Mexican-American families.Medium
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
Zitlali is a variant of Citlali, from the Nahuatl word for 'star', citlalli. It descends from the language of the Aztecs and has been embraced as part of a wider revival of indigenous names among Mexican and Mexican-American families, who value its heritage and its bright, celestial meaning.
It has always been rare in the United States, cresting in the mid-2000s and continuing into the 2020s. The name remains a meaningful heritage choice rather than a mainstream one, prized for its 'star' sense.
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What does the name Zitlali mean?
Zitlali is a Nahuatl name meaning 'star', a form of Citlali, of Mexican indigenous origin.
How do you pronounce Zitlali?
It's said seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑː.liː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zitlali a boy or girl name?
Zitlali is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Zitlali?
Zitlali is rare in the U.S., borne mainly by Mexican and Mexican-American families.