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Itzell

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Pronounced it-ZEL /ɪtˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: Itzell is a modern spelling of Itzel, a name much used in Mexico and among Mexican-American families. It is usually connected to Ixchel, the Maya moon and midwifery goddess, and glossed 'rainbow lady' or linked to itz ('dew; sacred substance'). The precise route is debated, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Maya-rooted favorite: Itzell spells Itzel, usually linked to the moon goddess Ixchel (said 'it-ZEL'). The route is debated, which we note.
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Origin LowMaya, Spanish
MeaningItzell is a modern spelling of Itzel, a name much used in Mexico and among Mexican-American families. It is usually connected to Ixchel, the Maya moon and midwifery goddess, and glossed 'rainbow lady' or linked to itz ('dew; sacred substance'). The precise route is debated, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#8662 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419942023

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

Itzell is a modern spelling of Itzel, a name widely loved in Mexico. Its usual connection is to Ixchel, the Maya moon goddess associated with weaving and midwifery; some link it instead to Maya itz, a word for dew and sacred essence. The routes are debated, and we note that honestly (said 'it-ZEL').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for girls in this spelling. Maya-rooted, bright, and distinctive.

Did you know? Itzel is usually traced to Ixchel, the Maya goddess of the moon, weaving and childbirth — though the exact linguistic route is debated among scholars, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Itzell — Spelling of Itzel; usual link to Maya Ixchel; route debated

Variations

ItzelIxchelItzelle

Nicknames

ItziZelElle

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If you like Itzell…

Itzel— the standard spelling
Xochitl— another name of Indigenous Mexican roots
Citlali— a like Nahuatl celestial name
Yaretzi— a similar Mexican-American favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itzell mean?

Itzell spells Itzel, usually linked to Ixchel, the Maya moon goddess, or to itz, 'dew'. The route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Itzell?

It's said it-ZEL /ɪtˈzɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Itzell a boy or girl name?

Itzell is a girl's name.

How popular is Itzell?

Itzell is very rare in this spelling in the U.S.; the spelling Itzel is more familiar.

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