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Zitlali

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningstar · Nahuatl

Zitlali 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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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Zitlali has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zitlali would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationZitlali peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Zitlali you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
  • HistoryZitlali first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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hello, little Zitlali

US births per million girls, 1991–2025

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

About the name Zitlali

Zitlali 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's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Zitlali

What does the name Zitlali mean?

Zitlali 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 Zitlali?

Zitlali 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 Zitlali a boy or girl name?

Zitlali is a girl name.

How popular is the name Zitlali?

Zitlali is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #3,978 in 2002, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Zitlali?

If you like Zitlali, you might also like Stella, Esther, Estella and Estelle.

What should I know before naming my baby Zitlali?

Zitlali 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.