Declining since 2022, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Itzael since 2006
Babies named Itzael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Itzael entered U.S. birth records in 2006 and remains a very uncommon name, with a 1-in-85,404 birth rate as of 2025. It reached its peak rank of 4,857 in 2023, but has been falling in use since 2022. The name is primarily found in California, suggesting a Western regional preference. Its resemblance to both the traditional Hebrew name Israel and the Mayan name Itzel makes its meaning elusive, likely reflecting a modern creative blend rather than a single linguistic origin.
Itzael appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by names such as Israel (from Hebrew, meaning 'God contends') or the Mayan name Itzel (meaning 'rainbow' or 'goddess of the moon'). Its rise in the United States beginning in the 2000s suggests a fashionable invention blending sounds from these sources.
Where Itzael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Itz
Sibling names for Itzael
Names that share Itzael's style, for a brother or sister.
