Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Zitlali since 1991
Babies named Zitlali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 274 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Zitlali is a Nahuatl name meaning 'star', first recorded in the United States in 1991. It reached its highest usage in 2006 and has been on an upward trajectory since 2022, reflecting growing interest in indigenous and culturally significant names. While it has not entered the top 1000, its steady rise suggests increasing visibility, particularly among families with Mexican heritage who value traditional names from the Nahua language. The name has no recorded top-state concentrations, indicating its relatively rare but geographically dispersed usage.
Zitlali derives from the Classical Nahuatl citlālin, meaning 'star', via the variant citlalli. It is a traditional name among Nahua peoples in Mexico and has gained some usage in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly in communities with Mexican heritage. The name is occasionally spelled with a 'z' as in Zitlali, though the standard Nahuatl form uses 'c'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zitla, Lali, Zizi
Sibling names for Zitlali
Names that share Zitlali's style, for a brother or sister.
