The baby name Citlali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seet-LAH-lee (IPA: /sitˈlali/).
Citlali is Nahuatl in Origin.
The baby name Citlali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seet-LAH-lee (IPA: /sitˈlali/).
Citlali is Nahuatl in Origin.
Citlali is a feminine given name of Nahuatl (Uto-Aztecan) origin, derived from Classical Nahuatl citlālin/citlalin, meaning “star.” The spelling reflects Spanish-influenced orthography, and many pronounce it seet-LAH-lee. Stars held strong symbolic value in Nahua cosmology, evoking guidance, radiance, and fate; the term is documented in early colonial sources such as Alonso de Molina’s 1571 Nahuatl–Spanish dictionary.
As a given name, Citlali has circulated in central Mexican communities and rose in wider popularity from the late 20th century, especially in Mexico and among Mexican-American families, as part of a broader embrace of Indigenous heritage. Common variants include Citlalli (double L), Citlaly and Citlally (Y endings), and phonetic spellings like Sitlali or Zitlali; Lali is a familiar nickname. Its meaning aligns with Spanish Estrella and Latin/Italian Stella, making Citlali a luminous, culturally rooted choice with modern appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #318 | 2,598 | 17,781 |
| MX | 0 | #325 | 89 | 8,339 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #399 | 4 | 3,265 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #535 | 7 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #566 | 8 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #785 | 132 | 8,487 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #961 | 22 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
Citlali is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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