Declining since 2008, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Itzell since 1994
Babies named Itzell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Itzell is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It has consistently been given to girls, with its peak popularity occurring in 2004. Since 2008, its usage has been in decline; in 2025, it ranked 7,491, with approximately 1 in 114,805 newborns receiving the name. The name shows strong ties to Hispanic communities, often associated with the Mayan name Itzel, though its meaning is debated. No top states are recorded for this name, indicating its widespread but low-frequency use across the country. Parents choosing Itzell often pair it with sibling names that have Latinx or modern flair, such as Ximena or Mateo.
Itzell is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the U.S. in 1994. It likely derives from the Mayan name Itzel, which is associated with the goddess of the moon and rainbow in Mayan mythology. The spelling with double 'l' is a contemporary variation, possibly influenced by names like Izell or Giselle. The name has seen modest use, peaking in popularity in 2004.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Itzy, Ellie, Izzy
Sibling names for Itzell
Names that share Itzell's style, for a brother or sister.
