Citlaly
Meaningstar · Nahuatl
Citlaly 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Citlaly would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationCitlaly peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Citlaly you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Citlaly would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 38,314 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryCitlaly first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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About the name Citlaly
Citlaly is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “star”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, 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 Citlaly
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Citlaly
What does the name Citlaly mean?
Citlaly 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 Citlaly?
Citlaly 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 Citlaly a boy or girl name?
Citlaly is a girl name. In 2025, 42 US girls were named Citlaly.
How popular is the name Citlaly?
Citlaly ranked #3,577 for US girls in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #1,102. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,180 places.
What names are similar to Citlaly?
If you like Citlaly, you might also like Citlali, Citlalli, Stella, Esther and Estella. Citlali is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Citlaly?
Citlaly 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 simple to spell and say, 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.