Holding steady, #359 for girls today.
Popularity of Itzel since 1977
Babies named Itzel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Itzel's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 2,544 |
| 2000s | 7,601 |
| 2010s | 6,775 |
| 2020s | 4,221 |
Meaning & origin
Itzel first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1977 and has seen steady use, particularly in states with large Hispanic populations. As of 2025, it ranks 359th with approximately 1 in 1,891 female newborns given the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2025, indicating a stable trajectory among Mexican-American and Latinx families. Top states for Itzel include California, Texas, and Nebraska, reflecting its strong regional ties. The name's association with indigenous Nahuatl roots adds a layer of cultural depth.
Itzel is believed to derive from the Nahuatl word 'itzel' meaning 'rainbow lady' or 'dewdrop,' though its exact origin is debated. The name has been used in Mexico and among Latin American communities, gaining popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Itzel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Itzy, Itza
Sibling names for Itzel
Names that share Itzel's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ximena, Luna, Valentina, Camila, Sofia, Lizeth, Yaretzi, Citlali, Citlalli, Citlaly, Xitlali, Xitlaly, Yatziri, Athziri, Citlally, Ixchel, Jatziri, Metzli, Quetzalli, Quetzaly, Xitlalli, Xochil, Yareni, Yatzil, Zitlaly, Zyanya, Aritzel, Iveth, Ketzaly, Meztli, Tonantzin, Yajayra, Yalitza, Yaritzel, Yatzari, Yeraldi, Yoali, Yunuen, Yuritzi, Citlalic, Eztli, Monzerrath, Sitlali, Sitlaly, Xcaret, Xitlalic, Xitlally, Xochi, Xochilth, Yoatzi
Brothers: Mateo, Santiago, Diego, Alejandro, Sebastian, Cuauhtemoc, Jeovani, Ollin, Tenoch, Tonatiuh, Atzin, Aztlan, Cuahutemoc, Necalli
Names like Itzel
Names whose popularity has moved with Itzel's over the last 50 years.
