Itzel Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Itzel

This name, stemming from the Mayan mythological figure of the Rainbow Lady, is a surprising pop hit, primarily among Hispanic parents.

Variation Alitzel was the second fastest-rising name in the US in 2023.

Pronounced ITZ-ell.

As of October 2026, Itzel ranked #359 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #328 in 2005, Nameberry popularity #683.

Editor's take: The name Itzel is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "rainbow lady".

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#426	753	421.5
2015	#492	652	365.2
2016	#478	656	370.2
2017	#492	635	367.8
2018	#576	536	315.1
2019	#532	575	342.6
2020	#568	518	320.4
2021	#561	548	334
2022	#497	636	387.8
2023	#366	840	523.5
2024	#376	825	509.2
2025	#359	850	528.8

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