Citlalic

seet-LAH-leek · Star flower, derived from Nahuatl citlālin (star) and xōchitl (flower).

Peak popularity

2002

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Citlalic since 1997

Babies named Citlalic per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1990s	17
2000s	99
2010s	11
2020s	0

Meaning & origin

Citlalic is a rare, modern Nahuatl name first recorded in U.S. births in 1997. Its peak year was 2002, but it has never entered the top 1000, with a stable and very low frequency of use. The name combines two natural elements, star and flower, and is part of a trend reviving Indigenous Mexican names. Despite its obscurity in official statistics, Citlalic holds cultural significance as a connection to Nahuatl heritage.

Citlalic is a compound of the Nahuatl words citlālin (star) and xōchitl (flower), literally meaning 'star flower.' The name is rarely documented in historical records but appears as a poetic or nature-inspired feminine name in modern usage, reflecting a broader revival of Indigenous Mexican names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Citi, Cita, Lali

Variants: Citlali, Xochitl

Sibling names for Citlalic

Names that share Citlalic's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Xochitl, Itzel, Tonantzin, Coaxoch, Malinal

Brothers: Cuauhtemoc, Nahuatl, Tezcatl, Iztac, Mictlan

Questions parents ask

What does the name Citlalic mean?

Citlalic means 'star flower' in Nahuatl, from citlālin (star) and xōchitl (flower).

How popular is the name Citlalic?

Citlalic is extremely rare and has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States. It was first recorded in 1997 and peaked in use around 2002.

Is Citlalic a girl's name or a boy's name?

Citlalic is almost exclusively used for girls.