Citlaly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Citlaly is a name of Nahuatl origin meaning 'star'. It evolved from the traditional Nahuatl language and is still in use today, particularly in Mexico. The name embodies traits of beauty and cultural significance. It does not have biblical relevance, but it has gained popularity as a representation of indigenous identity.
The name Citlaly is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Citlaly has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Citlaly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9571st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1528th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3567th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Citlaly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Citlaly"
Pronunciation
/ˈsit.la.li/
Origin
Nahuatl
Etymology
The name Citlaly comes from the Nahuatl language, where it means 'star'. It is derived from 'citlalli', which directly translates to 'star'.
Meaning
star
Language Evolution
Nahuatl (pre-Columbian), Spanish (modern)
Historical Usage
Citlaly has been used traditionally among Nahua communities in Mexico and has gained broader recognition in contemporary times, particularly as an expression of indigenous heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Citlalic, Citlalin, Citlalia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Citlaly is perceived as a unique and culturally rich name, often associated with beauty and a connection to nature.
Famous People
Citlaly Pérez (Mexican artist), Citlaly Rojas (Mexican activist)
Explore More Citlaly Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Citlaly"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Citlaly"
"Citlaly" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9571st of 27321 | 103 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1528th of 35406 | 2,183 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3567th of 30306 | 526 |
Regional Popularity of "Citlaly" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Citlaly" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
86.39% 4487th/5194 |
52.62% 3324th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.18% 1795th/4582 |
81.41% 4204th/5164 |
22.03% 1611th/7313 |
11.66% 870th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
43.86% 2992nd/6822 |
34.43% 2161st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Citlaly"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Citlaly" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.