Xitlali
Xitlali is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Xitlali is a feminine name of Nahuatl origin meaning 'star'. It is a variant spelling of Citlali, widely used in Mexico and among Mexican-American families. In the United States, it maintains a distinct cultural presence while remaining relatively uncommon overall.
Popularity in the United States
2,957 babies in the United States have been named Xitlali since 1880. It ranks #3258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1367.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.7 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
- CO (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 145 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,135 |
| 2010-2019 | 919 |
| 2020-2029 | 758 |
Fun facts
- The name is a modern spelling variation of 'Citlali', the Classical Nahuatl word for star.
- The name gained broader usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s as interest in Indigenous Mesoamerican names grew.