Itzel
Meaningpossibly rainbow lady · Maya
- US rank
- #359
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #328 in 2005
850 babies were named Itzel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 209 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Itzel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,891 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Itzel, 850 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Itzel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryItzel first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #328.
- Then vs nowItzel is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,223 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,891.
- TrendItzel has climbed 209 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #359. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedItzel is most popular in California, where it ranks #126, followed by Texas (#183) and Arizona (#264). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningIn Maya, Itzel means “possibly rainbow lady”. Our records link it to Mexican and Spanish roots.
About the name Itzel
Itzel is a girl name of Mexican and Spanish origin meaning “possibly rainbow lady”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-zel”. US birth records list Itzel for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 46 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #328 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #359, with 850 babies.
Origin:Mexican namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1980s | 9.7 | 103,306 girls |
| 1990s | 143 | 6,996 girls |
| 2000s | 410 | 2,437 girls |
| 2010s | 387 | 2,587 girls |
| 2020s | 434 | 2,302 girls |
Other spellings of Itzel
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
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Questions about the name Itzel
What does the name Itzel mean?
Itzel means “possibly rainbow lady” in Maya.
What is the origin of the name Itzel?
Itzel has Mexican, Spanish roots in our records. Other Mexican names include Sofia, Camila, Valentina.
Is Itzel a boy or girl name?
Itzel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Itzel?
Itzel ranked #359 for US girls in 2025, given to 850 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#328).