Citlali
Citlali first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2005, when 272 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Citlali popular?
Declining Citlali is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 684 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,167 | |
| 2000s | 2,302 | |
| 1990s | 330 | |
| 1980s | 31 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Citlali mean?
From Nahuatl 'citlalli' ('star'), the language of the Aztecs. The older spelling is Citlalli, with variants Xitlali and Citlaly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Citlali mean?
Citlali means Star. From Nahuatl 'citlalli' ('star'), the language of the Aztecs. The older spelling is Citlalli, with variants Xitlali and Citlaly.
What is the origin of the name Citlali?
Citlali is of nahuatl origin.
How do you pronounce Citlali?
Citlali is pronounced “see-TLAH-lee.”
Is Citlali a boy or a girl name?
Citlali is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Citlali a popular name right now?
Citlali is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Citlali?
In 2025, Citlali ranked #1381 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Citlali most popular?
Citlali was most popular in 2005, when about 272 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Citlali?
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