Xitlali
A feminine name of Nahuatl origin meaning "star".
Name Census estimates that about 2,742 living Americans carry the first name Xitlali. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xitlali today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xitlali births was 2004 (181 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xitlali. 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
- • Xitlali is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 125,002 Americans
Peak year
2004
181 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,454
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Xitlali: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xitlali from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,135 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Xitlali remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xitlali 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 Xitlali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xitlalis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Xitlali, while Utah, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 180 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xitlali
Xitlali is a name of Nahuatl origin, the language spoken by the Aztec civilization that once flourished in what is now central Mexico. The name dates back to the 14th century or earlier and is derived from the Nahuatl words "xitl" meaning navel or umbilical cord, and "tlalli" meaning earth or land. Together, Xitlali can be interpreted to mean "navel of the earth" or "born from the earth."
In Aztec mythology, the concept of the navel or umbilical cord held deep significance, representing the connection between human beings and the sacred earth from which they emerged. The name Xitlali was likely bestowed upon children as a symbolic acknowledgment of this spiritual bond with the land.
While the name's origins can be traced back to the Aztec culture, there are no known references to specific individuals bearing the name Xitlali in ancient texts or historical records from that era. However, the name has endured through the centuries, and several notable figures have carried it in more recent times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xitlali was Xitlali Hernández, a Mexican painter and illustrator born in 1921 and known for her vibrant depictions of indigenous life and traditions. Her artwork played a significant role in preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of her Nahua roots.
Another notable bearer of the name was Xitlali Rojas Chávez, a Mexican politician and activist born in 1951. She was a prominent figure in the Zapatista movement, fighting for the rights of indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico.
In the field of literature, Xitlali Rodríguez Mendoza, a Mexican author born in 1965, has gained recognition for her novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and social issues in contemporary Mexico.
Xitlali García, born in 1984, is a Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and films, showcasing her talent and contributing to the representation of indigenous cultures in mainstream media.
More recently, Xitlali Tziná, born in 1994, is a Mexican activist and environmental advocate who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the preservation of natural resources and the protection of indigenous communities' land rights.
While the name Xitlali has its roots in ancient Aztec culture, it has persisted through the ages, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from art and literature to politics and social activism. The name's connection to the earth and its symbolic meaning continue to resonate, serving as a reminder of the enduring cultural heritage and traditions of the Nahua people.
People
Xitlali + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xitlali as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xitlali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xitlali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,742 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xitlali 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 125,002 US residents.
Is Xitlali a common name?
We classify Xitlali as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,773 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xitlali most popular?
The single biggest year for Xitlali was 2004, when 181 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xitlali is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xitlali a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xitlali 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.
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.