Xitlalli is a unique and beautiful name of Aztec origin. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of ancient Mexico. The name Xitlalli means "star flower" in English. According to Aztec mythology, Xitlalli was the goddess of the morning star and the evening star. She was also associated with beauty, love, and fertility. Despite its powerful meaning, Xitlalli is not a very common name today, making it a wonderful choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet significant.
The name Xitlalli has seen a varied number of births annually in the United States over the past few decades. The earliest record available is from 1995 with only 5 births that year. This number steadily increased, reaching a peak of 30 births in 2001 and maintaining a relatively high level until 2004 with 27 births that year.
However, after 2004, the number of annual births with the name Xitlalli began to decrease significantly. Between 2005 and 2011, there were fewer than 20 births each year, with the lowest point being just 9 births in 2011.
The trend continued with some fluctuations until 2018 when it started to slightly increase again. From 2018 onwards, the number of annual births has fluctuated between 13 and 24, with a total of 401 births recorded over these years combined. Despite the variations in popularity, Xitlalli remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents in the United States.