Candelaria vs Citlalli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Citlalli

Girl #5,146 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Nahuatl

Cultural Roots

Mexican Indigenous Mexican American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,146
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Citla, Lali, Lily

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Candelaria Rank #5,229
Citlalli Rank #5,146

Citlalli is more popular, ranked #5146 vs #5229 for Candelaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candelaria ___

  • Candelaria Maria
  • Candelaria Isabel
  • Candelaria Luz
  • Candelaria Carmen
  • Candelaria Rosa
  • Candelaria Elena

Citlalli ___

  • Citlalli Rose
  • Citlalli Grace
  • Citlalli Marie
  • Citlalli Jade
  • Citlalli Sol

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Candelaria

Esperanza Guadalupe Concepcion Rosario Mercedes

If you choose Citlalli

Xochitl Tonatiuh Itzel Marisol Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candelaria or Citlalli more popular?

Citlalli is more popular, ranked #5146 compared to Candelaria at #5229 in the United States.

What do Candelaria and Citlalli mean?

Candelaria means "bearer of light, Candlemas" (Latin origin). Citlalli means "star" (Nahuatl origin).

Are Candelaria and Citlalli boy or girl names?

Candelaria is primarily a girl name. Citlalli is primarily a girl name.

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