Ambar vs Citlali

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambar

Girl #1,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, precious amber gem"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Indian Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,677
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ambi, Bari, Amy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ambar Rank #1,677
Citlali Rank #1,593

Citlali is more popular, ranked #1593 vs #1677 for Ambar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambar ___

  • Ambar Sofia
  • Ambar Valentina
  • Ambar Luz
  • Ambar Elena
  • Ambar Isabel
  • Ambar Maria

Citlali ___

  • Citlali Rosa
  • Citlali Elena
  • Citlali Luna
  • Citlali Maria
  • Citlali Jade
  • Citlali Estrella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambar

Camila Valeria Diego Santiago Ariana

If you choose Citlali

Xochitl Itzael Nayeli Quetzal Tonatiuh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambar or Citlali more popular?

Citlali is more popular, ranked #1593 compared to Ambar at #1677 in the United States.

What do Ambar and Citlali mean?

Ambar means "ambergris, precious amber gem" (Arabic origin). Citlali means "star" (Nahuatl origin).

Are Ambar and Citlali boy or girl names?

Ambar is primarily a girl name. Citlali is primarily a girl name.

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