Itzel
A name of Maya origin used in Mexico and Central America. It is usually connected with the element itz, used of dew, nectar or resin, and compared with the goddess name Ixchel.
Itzel in 2025
Itzel was given to 850 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 746th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 3,900 babies born.
The history of Itzel
Itzel reached its highest point in 2005, when 984 babies were given the name, ranking 655th that year.
Across the 49 years of records since 1977, 21,431 babies have been named Itzel. Half of them were born before 2010, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Itzel by decade
| Decade | Babies named Itzel | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 14,984 |
| 1980s | 175 | 3,616 |
| 1990s | 2,573 | 940 |
| 2000s | 7,652 | 655 |
| 2010s | 6,791 | 791 |
| 2020s | 4,235 | 746 |
Where Itzel is heading
Itzel has risen 30% over the past decade, from 652 babies in 2015 to 850 in 2025.
Names like Itzel
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Itzel.