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Itzel
OriginMayan
Meaning"rainbow lady"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#359
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
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.
Itzel is also given to boys.
Pronounced IT-sel.
As of October 2026, Itzel ranked #359 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #328 in 2005, Nameberry popularity #764.
Popularity & trends
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 |
World rankings
Itzel for girls
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