Itzel
Itzel is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Rainbow lady or rainbow princess.
Origin and history
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'rainbow lady' or 'rainbow princess'. It gained popular usage across Mexico and Latin America before becoming established in the United States. Today, it enjoys steady popularity in the U.S., particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
21,316 babies in the United States have been named Itzel since 1880. It ranks #1021 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #437.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- TX (23.4 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,544 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,601 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,775 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,221 |
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with Ixchel, the ancient Mayan goddess of medicine, midwifery, and the moon.
- Itzel entered broader U.S. popularity in the late 1990s and has remained a consistent choice for girls since.