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Xitali

shee-TAH-lee /ʃiˈtɑːli/

At a glance

In short
Xitali, a unique Nahuatl name meaning "star," offers historical significance and a celestial charm.
U.S. rank 2025
#13,208 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#13,208 in 2025
First recorded
2023

Meaning of Xitali

Xitali, a name of Nahuatl origin, embodies the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Mesoamerica. Pronounced as /ʃiˈtɑːli/, this unique name translates to "star" in the Nahuatl language, reflecting a celestial beauty and timeless allure. The variation Xitlali carries the same phonetic elegance and meaning. Although not widely common in the United States, with only 5 newborns named Xitali in 2023 ranking it at 15,121, its rarity adds to its distinctive charm. Ideal for parents seeking a name that is both melodious and imbued with historical significance, Xitali offers a connection to indigenous roots and the natural world through its evocative meaning.

How to pronounce Xitali

Popularity of Xitali in the U.S.

Xitali was the #13,208 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 2023.

Bar and line chart: Xitali in the U.S., 2023–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #13,208 in 2025.
  • Girls named Xitali (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2023–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023⁠–⁠2025 2 rows
Xitali: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025613,208back (not recorded in 2024)
2023515,194new