Itzel
How to say it: eet-SEL · /itˈsɛl/
Meaning uncertain: possibly from Classic Maya itz ('resin, nectar, dew, liquid, enchanted'), or a variant of Ixchel. source 1
Itzel was the 383rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 850 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #273 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #383 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 850 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,900 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #273 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost entirely in recent decades, Itzel reached its best showing in the 2020s. It stands at its peak and is expected to rise.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants meet airy s sounds for a creative spark rooted in mythology. Aylin carries a similar spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Itzel is about 1 in 163.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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