Holding steady.
Popularity of Itxel since 1994
Babies named Itxel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Itxel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak year of usage was 2005, and since then it has maintained stable but low frequency. The name is not among the top 1,000 and has a 1-in-N occurrence too small to report. Itxel is most common in states with large Mexican American populations, though it has not reached high rank in any specific state. The name is a modern spelling variant of Itzel, which itself derives from the Mayan goddess Ix Chel. For families seeking a name with indigenous Mexican roots, Itxel offers a distinctive and culturally meaningful choice.
Itxel is likely a variant spelling of Itzel, which derives from the Yucatec Maya name Ix Chel, referring to the moon goddess and goddess of fertility and medicine. The name came into broader use in the United States among families with Mexican heritage, especially after the 1990s. The spelling with 'x' is characteristic of modern adaptations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Itzi
Variants: Itzel
Sibling names for Itxel
Names that share Itxel's style, for a brother or sister.
