Citalli is of Nahuatl origin, meaning 'star'. It is predominantly used as a female name and is prominent among indigenous communities in Mexico. The name is also found in other parts of Latin America and has gained some popularity internationally due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Citalli saw its peak popularity in 1999 with 11 births that year, followed by a decline to 8 births in 2000 and an increase to 13 births in 2001. Over the three-year period, there were a total of 32 babies named Citalli.