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Itzael

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How to Pronounce Itzael

Pronounced eets-ah-EL /ˌits.ɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latina name joining an Itza- element (echoing Nahuatl/Maya itz, 'dew/wizardry', and Itzae) with -el ('God', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of God; modern: Itzael joins an Itza- element with -el, 'God'. A lyrical Latina coinage, devout and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Nahuatl
MeaningA modern Latina name joining an Itza- element (echoing Nahuatl/Maya itz, 'dew/wizardry', and Itzae) with -el ('God', Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5291 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Itzael is a modern Latina/Mexican name joining an Itza- element — echoing Nahuatl/Maya itz, 'dew, sap; obsidian; magic' (as in Itzel and Itzae) — with the Hebrew -el, 'God' (routes layered, which we flag). A lyrical, devout, contemporary name in Mexican-heritage families (said 'eets-ah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, an-Itza-element-plus-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Itzael is a modern Latina name joining an Itza- element (echoing Nahuatl/Maya itz, 'dew; obsidian; wizardry') with -el, 'God' (Hebrew) — a lyrical, devout name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eets-ah-EL').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Itzael — routes layered

Variations

ItzaeItzayaelIsrael

Nicknames

Itza

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If you like Itzael…

Israel— a sound-neighbor -el name
Itzae— a kin Itz- name
Jadiel— a fellow -el Latino boys' name
Yael— another -el name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itzael mean?

Itzael joins an Itza- element with -el ('God'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Itzael?

It's said eets-ah-EL /ˌits.ɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Itzael a boy or girl name?

Itzael is a boy's name.

How popular is Itzael?

Itzael is a rare name in the U.S.

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