Declining since 2005, #1,380 for girls today.
Popularity of Citlali since 1979
Babies named Citlali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 330 |
| 2000s | 2,302 |
| 2010s | 1,167 |
| 2020s | 684 |
Meaning & origin
Citlali, meaning 'star' in Nahuatl, is a name that has been recorded in the United States since 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked highest among U.S. births. Since that peak year, its usage has been in a gradual decline, though it remains a distinctive choice. The name is most common in states with larger Hispanic populations, particularly Nevada, California, and Texas. With a current rank of 1380 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in 10,109 baby girls, reflecting its niche but steady presence. Citlali carries cultural significance from its Nahuatl origins, making it a meaningful tribute to indigenous Mexican heritage.
Citlali derives from the Nahuatl word citlalli, meaning 'star'. It is a traditional name among Nahuatl-speaking peoples of central Mexico. The name gained broader recognition in the United States and other Spanish-speaking regions through cultural diffusion, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Where Citlali is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Citi, Lali
Variants: Citlalli, Citlalin
Sibling names for Citlali
Names that share Citlali's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Xochitl, Itzel, Tonantzin, Malinalli, Ameyalli, Nohemi, Xochilt, Yatziri, Athziri, Azusena, Ixchel, Jatziri, Metzli, Metztli, Quetzali, Quetzalli, Quetzaly, Xochil, Yareni, Yaritzi, Yatziry, Yetzali, Zitlaly, Zyanya, Itsel, Itzell, Ketzaly, Meztli, Yoali, Yuritza, Yuritzi, Yuritzy, Eztli, Ithzel, Itxel, Nalleli, Quetzal, Quetzally, Sitlali, Xitlalic, Xochi, Xochilth, Yarethzi, Yoatzi
Brothers: Cuauhtemoc, Xavier, Matias, Teo, Nezahualcoyotl, Itzael, Ollin, Tenoch, Tlaloc, Tonatiuh, Atzin, Aztlan, Cuahutemoc, Necalli
