Xithlaly
A Mexican feminine given name meaning "little stream of flowers".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Xithlaly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xithlaly today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xithlaly births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xithlaly. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xithlaly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,023
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Xithlaly: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xithlaly by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xithlaly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xithlaly
The name Xithlaly is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Central Mexico. It is believed to have originated during the pre-Columbian era, several centuries before the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
Xithlaly is a combination of two Nahuatl words: "xitl" meaning "navel" or "umbilical cord," and "lali" meaning "earth" or "land." The name can be interpreted to mean "the navel of the earth" or "the umbilical cord that connects to the land." This poetic meaning suggests a deep connection to the Earth and the concept of fertility or new life.
The name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Aztec texts or codices, as many indigenous names were passed down orally through generations. However, its roots in the Nahuatl language and its symbolic meaning relating to the Earth and fertility align with various aspects of Aztec mythology and cosmology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xithlaly dates back to the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Xithlaly was the name of a noble Aztec woman who lived during this tumultuous period of cultural upheaval and colonization.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Xithlaly. In the 18th century, Xithlaly Cuauhtémoc (1720-1795) was a prominent Nahua scholar and historian who documented the culture and traditions of her people. Her writings provided invaluable insights into the pre-Columbian world.
In the 19th century, Xithlaly Tlacahuepan (1825-1892) was a renowned artist and ceramicist, renowned for her intricate designs and preservation of traditional Nahua artistic techniques.
Xithlaly Quetzalcoatl (1901-1979) was a influential educator and activist in the 20th century, advocating for the rights and representation of indigenous communities in Mexico.
More recently, Xithlaly Hernandez (1945-2010) was a celebrated author and poet, whose works explored themes of identity, heritage, and the connection between humans and the natural world.
Xithlaly Zapata (born 1970) is a contemporary artist and sculptor, known for her large-scale installations that incorporate elements of indigenous symbolism and environmental themes.
While the name Xithlaly is not as common today as it once was, it remains a beautiful and meaningful name that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Nahua people and their profound connection to the Earth.
People
Xithlaly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xithlaly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xithlaly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xithlaly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xithlaly going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Xithlaly a common name?
We classify Xithlaly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xithlaly most popular?
The single biggest year for Xithlaly was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xithlaly is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xithlaly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xithlaly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xithlaly in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xithlaly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xithlaly in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xithlaly can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Xithlaly?
You can see how many people share the name Xithlaly on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.