Holding steady.
Popularity of Ithzel since 1994
Babies named Ithzel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ithzel is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994. It has never ranked in the top 1000, maintaining a stable but low usage. The name peaked in 2002 but has remained uncommon since. While its exact origin is uncertain, it is widely considered a respelling of the Mayan name Itzel, which carries the poetic meaning of 'rainbow'. Ithzel reflects a trend of adopting and adapting names from indigenous languages into mainstream American naming practices.
Ithzel is likely a modern English respelling or variant of the Mayan name Itzel, which itself derives from the Yucatec Maya word 'itz' meaning 'dew' or 'resin' and is often translated as 'rainbow lady' or 'dew drop'. The name gained limited use in the United States after 1994, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Zel
Variants: Itzel
Sibling names for Ithzel
Names that share Ithzel's style, for a brother or sister.
