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Itzel

♂ Boy

Pronounced eet-SEL /itˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess); more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Rainbow lady; dew of heaven: Itzel is Mayan. Lyrical, classic, and warm. More often a girls' name — here a boy.
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Origin LowMayan
MeaningFrom the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess); more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#9320 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319892024

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

Itzel comes from the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess; we note the deity link). More often a girls' name, it is recorded here for a boy — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'eet-SEL').

In the U.S. Itzel is chiefly a girls' name in Mexican families; this boys' use is unusual. Rare for a boy, dew-of-heaven at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Itzel is Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to the goddess Ixchel) — more often a girls' name; here for a boy, which we note (said 'eet-SEL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Itzel — Mayan; deity link; chiefly female

Variations

IxchelItzelleItzayana

Nicknames

Itz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itzel mean?

Itzel is Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to the goddess Ixchel). It is more often a girls' name; here it is recorded for a boy. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Itzel?

It's said eet-SEL /itˈsɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Itzel a boy or girl name?

Itzel is chiefly a girls' name; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Itzel?

Itzel is common for girls and very rare for boys.

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