Itzan

♂ Boy

Pronounced EET-sahn /ˈit.sɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, styled after Nahuatl/Mayan elements (the itz- element appears in words for 'obsidian; dew'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Nahuatl/Mayan-styled coinage: Itzan. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EET-sahn').

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Origin LowAmerican, Spanish

MeaningA modern name, styled after Nahuatl/Mayan elements (the itz- element appears in words for 'obsidian; dew'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7369 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Itzan is a modern name, with no single fixed root — styled after Nahuatl/Mayan elements (the itz- element appears in words for 'obsidian; dew'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (a Spanish actor bears it). A crisp name (said 'EET-sahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Itzan is a modern name, styled after Nahuatl/Mayan elements (the itz- element appears in words for 'obsidian; dew') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EET-sahn').

Overall data confidence 22%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ItzaelItzanaItzhan

Nicknames

Itz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itzan mean?

Itzan is styled after Nahuatl/Mayan elements (the itz- element relates to 'obsidian; dew'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Itzan?

It's said EET-sahn /ˈit.sɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Itzan a boy or girl name?

Itzan is a boy's name.

How popular is Itzan?

Itzan is a very rare name in the U.S.