Itzel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Itzel is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Itzel?
Itzel is spelled I-T-Z-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Itzel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Itzel is a name from the Mayan language meaning “rainbow goddess” or “rainbow lady.”
- Origin
- Itzel is a feminine given name associated with the Mayan language and culture.
- Pronunciation
- it-SEL · 2 syllables
Itzel Popularity in 2025
Rank#359
Recorded Births850
- Girls usage rose 18 places to #359 and recorded 22 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Itzel Mean?
Itzel is a name from the Mayan language meaning “rainbow goddess” or “rainbow lady.”
Origin: Itzel is a feminine given name associated with the Mayan language and culture.
How Do You Pronounce Itzel?
Pronunciationit-SEL
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Itzel?
- History
- The name Itzel has been documented in relation to the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, particularly the Mayan culture.
Itzel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 850 | #359 |
| 2024 | Girls | 828 | #377 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8 | #8,987 |
| 2023 | Girls | 840 | #367 |
| 2022 | Girls | 636 | #497 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 549 | #559 |
| 2020 | Girls | 518 | #568 |
| 2019 | Girls | 575 | #532 |
| 2018 | Girls | 536 | #576 |
| 2017 | Girls | 636 | #492 |
| 2016 | Girls | 656 | #478 |
| 2015 | Girls | 652 | #492 |
| 2014 | Girls | 753 | #425 |
| 2013 | Girls | 700 | #437 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 731 | #428 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Girls | 772 | #409 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 764 | #413 |
| 2009 | Girls | 789 | #399 |
| 2008 | Girls | 846 | #383 |
| 2007 | Girls | 892 | #365 |
When Was Itzel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
976 recorded births
National rank #328
2007 · Girls
892 recorded births
National rank #365
2004 · Girls
879 recorded births
National rank #359
2006 · Girls
857 recorded births
National rank #377
Where Itzel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #126 | 241 |
| TX | #183 | 181 |
| AZ | #264 | 27 |
| NV | #292 | 9 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| OR | #298 | 12 |
| IL | #312 | 34 |
| WA | #332 | 22 |