Xitlalie
A Native American name of Nahuatl origin meaning "star that illuminates".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Xitlalie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xitlalie today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xitlalie births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xitlalie. 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 Xitlalie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#16,371
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Xitlalie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie
The name Xitlalie originates from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and various other groups in central Mexico during the pre-Columbian era. It is derived from the Nahuatl words "xitl," meaning navel or center, and "ali," meaning water or lake, suggesting a connection to a sacred or important body of water.
In Aztec mythology and cosmology, the center or navel of the universe was often associated with lakes or bodies of water, which held significant symbolic and spiritual meaning. The name Xitlalie may have been given to individuals born near such revered sites or who had a special connection to these sacred waters.
While the name does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in extant Aztec codices or historical records, its linguistic roots and structure align with the naming conventions and beliefs of the Nahuatl-speaking peoples of ancient Mexico.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xitlalie was a Nahua woman who lived in the early 16th century during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She is believed to have been a member of the nobility or a respected figure in her community, as her name was documented by Spanish chroniclers and missionaries of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Xitlalie Cuauhtémoc, a 17th-century Nahua poet and scholar who wrote extensively on the history, culture, and traditions of her people. Her works provide valuable insights into the worldview and practices of the Nahua during the colonial period.
In the 19th century, Xitlalie Xochitl was a renowned healer and midwife from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. She was renowned for her vast knowledge of traditional Nahua medicine and her expertise in childbirth and women's health.
Xitlalie Tlaloc, born in 1892, was a prominent activist and advocate for indigenous rights in Mexico during the early 20th century. She played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the discrimination and marginalization faced by Nahua and other indigenous communities.
In more recent times, Xitlalie Cuetzpalitzin, a contemporary Nahua artist and educator, has gained recognition for her vibrant paintings and sculptures that celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage and traditions of her people.
These individuals, spanning different eras and walks of life, exemplify the enduring significance and legacy of the name Xitlalie within the Nahua culture and its deep-rooted connections to the sacred waters and spiritual traditions of ancient Mexico.
People
Xitlalie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xitlalie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xitlalie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xitlalie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie a common name?
We classify Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie most popular?
The single biggest year for Xitlalie was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xitlalie is about 21 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 Xitlalie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xitlalie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie 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 Xitlalie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.