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Ytzel

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Pronounced eet-SEL /itˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Itzel — from the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Rainbow lady; dew of heaven: Ytzel spells Itzel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eet-SEL').
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Origin LowMayan
MeaningA spelling of Itzel — from the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#9502 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819942024

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

Ytzel is a spelling of Itzel — from the Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to Ixchel, a Mayan goddess; we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eet-SEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare in this form, 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) — Ytzel is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'eet-SEL').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Itzel — Mayan; deity link

Variations

ItzelItzayanaIxchel

Nicknames

Ytz

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Itzel— the standard spelling
Ixchel— the source goddess name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ytzel mean?

Ytzel spells Itzel — Mayan, variously 'rainbow lady' and 'dew of heaven' (linked to the goddess Ixchel). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Ytzel?

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

Is Ytzel a boy or girl name?

Ytzel is a girl's name.

How popular is Ytzel?

Ytzel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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