Citlali
Meaningstar · Nahuatl
- US rank
- #1,380
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #914 in 2005
159 babies were named Citlali in the US in 2025. It has climbed 720 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Citlali you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,111 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Citlali, 159 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Citlali would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCitlali first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #914.
- TrendCitlali has climbed 720 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,380. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCitlali is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #508, followed by California (#607) and Texas (#649). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn Nahuatl, Citlali means “star”.
About the name Citlali
Citlali is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “star”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ali”. US birth records list Citlali for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 42 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #914 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,380, with 159 babies.
Origin:Mexican names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 564,972 girls |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,821 girls |
| 2000s | 125 | 8,031 girls |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,040 girls |
| 2020s | 70 | 14,205 girls |
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Victoria · victory
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Ximena · possibly hearkening
- Girl name: Nayeli · possibly I love you
- Girl name: Itzel · possibly rainbow lady
Questions about the name Citlali
What does the name Citlali mean?
Citlali means “star” in Nahuatl.
What is the origin of the name Citlali?
Citlali has Mexican roots in our records. Other Mexican names include Sofia, Camila, Valentina.
Is Citlali a boy or girl name?
Citlali is a girl name.
How popular is the name Citlali?
Citlali ranked #1,380 for US girls in 2025, given to 159 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#914).