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Itzely
Pronounced eet-SEH-lee /itˈsɛ.li/Medium
Meaning: A modern extension of Itzel, a Mayan name often read as 'rainbow lady' or linked to Ixchel, a Maya goddess of the moon and night. The -y ending is modern; routes uncertain.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Itzely builds on Itzel, a Maya name tied to Ixchel (a goddess of the moon and night) and often read 'rainbow lady,' which we note respectfully. The added -y is modern; routes uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S., used in Mexican families (said 'eet-SEH-lee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, beside the more common Itzel. Rare, heritage-adjacent, and modern.
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What does the name Itzely mean?
Itzely extends Itzel, a Mayan name often read 'rainbow lady' and linked to the goddess Ixchel, which we note respectfully; its modern route is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Itzely?
It's said eet-SEH-lee /itˈsɛ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Itzely a boy or girl name?
Itzely is a girl's name.
How popular is Itzely?
Itzely is a rare name in the U.S.