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Citlalli

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningstar · Nahuatl

Citlalli is a Mexican girl name meaning “star”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationCitlalli peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Citlalli you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Citlalli would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 61,728 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryCitlalli first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Citlalli

Citlalli is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “star”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Citlalli

Girl name: CitlaliGirl name: Citlaly

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Questions about the name Citlalli

What does the name Citlalli mean?

Citlalli means “star” and comes from Nahuatl. Names built around “star” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Stella (“star”), Esther (“star”), Estella (“star”) and Estelle (“star”).

What is the origin of the name Citlalli?

Citlalli is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Nahuatl. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Citlalli a boy or girl name?

Citlalli is a girl name. In 2025, 26 US girls were named Citlalli.

How popular is the name Citlalli?

Citlalli ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #609. Over the last five years it has climbed 16 places.

What names are similar to Citlalli?

If you like Citlalli, you might also like Citlali, Citlaly, Stella, Esther and Estella. Citlali is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Citlalli?

Citlalli is a Mexican girl name meaning “star”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.