Find out how popular the first name Citlalli has been for the last 35 years (from 1989 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Citlalli by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Citlalli is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 33 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Citlalli.

The history of the first name Citlalli

Citlalli is a given name of Nahuatl origin, the language spoken by the Aztecs and other groups in central Mexico before the Spanish conquest. The name is derived from the Nahuatl words "citlalli" meaning "star" and "citlallin" meaning "little star" or "star child."

The name has been in use since ancient times in the region that is now Mexico. It was a common name among the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples, who had a rich mythology and cosmology centered around celestial bodies, including stars and constellations. The name likely reflects their reverence for the stars and their importance in their belief systems.

Citlalli was the name of a goddess in Aztec mythology, associated with the stars and often depicted as a woman with star-shaped symbols on her clothing or body. She was considered one of the thirteen lords of the day in the Aztec calendar system.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Citlalli dates back to the 16th century, when it appears in the Codex Mendoza, a Mesoamerican codex created around 1542 that documented the history, culture, and tribute paid to the Aztec Empire. The name is listed as one of the names given to children born on certain days according to the Aztec calendar.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Citlalli:

1. Citlalli (c. 1460 - c. 1520), a Nahua woman who was one of the few female rulers in the Aztec Empire. She governed the city-state of Nahuatzen in present-day Michoacán, Mexico.

2. Citlalli Tonalli (fl. 16th century), an Aztec princess and daughter of the emperor Moctezuma II. She played a role in the negotiations between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

3. Citlalli Itzcoatl (1903 - 1984), a Mexican artist and printmaker known for her woodcuts and engravings depicting indigenous Mexican themes and culture.

4. Citlalli Rovirosa-Madrazo (1923 - 2020), a Mexican anthropologist and archaeologist who specialized in the study of pre-Columbian cultures in Mexico, particularly the Maya.

5. Citlalli Tonalli Gonzalez Molina (born 1990), a Mexican singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work in the Latin pop and folk genres, incorporating elements of indigenous Mexican music.

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