Declining since 2004, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Xitlaly since 1991
Babies named Xitlaly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 1,035 |
| 2010s | 525 |
| 2020s | 270 |
Meaning & origin
Xitlaly first entered U.S. records in 1991, a relatively modern addition to the roster of Nahuatl-derived names. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, when it was given to the most babies, and has since followed a falling trajectory. In 2025, Xitlaly ranked 3067th, with approximately 1 in 30,326 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its strong ties to Mexican-American communities. While the exact spelling Xitlaly is less traditional than Citlali, it shares the same celestial meaning and cultural roots.
Xitlaly is a modern variant of the Nahuatl name Citlali, which comes from 'citlālin' meaning 'star'. The name has been used in Mexico and among Mexican-American communities since the late 20th century, with a peak in popularity in the early 2000s.
Where Xitlaly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xitla, Laly, Tlaly
Sibling names for Xitlaly
Names that share Xitlaly's style, for a brother or sister.
