Citlali
How to say it: sit-LAH-lee · /sɪtˈlɑli/
From Nahuatl 'citlalin' meaning 'star'. A traditional indigenous Mexican name with deep pre-Columbian roots.
Citlali was the 1,132nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 159 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #865 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,132 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 159 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,851 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #865 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Most Citlali use belongs to the last forty years with a high in the 2000s. Now well below that peak, it looks set to climb again.
What goes with it
Light and breathy with soft flowing sounds, pronounced sit LAH lee, Citlali carries nature calm and sky light. Nayeli and Xochitl harmonize.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Citlali is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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