Itzae

Itzae - A very unique male name

Itzae appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #2737. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Itzae and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Itzae? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Itzae. The baby boy name Itzae was given to 27 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2185 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 54,307 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Itzae peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 1438.

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Itzae is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Itzae is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,217 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,394.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Itzae is where you live.

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Itzae origin and meaning

Mexican (modern) — Mayan derivation claimed, undocumented

Uncertain — popularly glossed with phrases such as "gift of God" and linked to the Maya god Itzamna, but neither claim is documented

Itzae rose quickly in Mexico and the US from 2011, peaking in 2020 before falling back. The pretty Mayan meanings attached to it online are folk claims without a documented source, and this profile does not present them as fact.

Origin uncertain

Itzae is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Itzae, pop culture references for the name Itzae and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Itzae

We've found the following names that sound similar to Itzae, sorted by popularity.

Idus / Itsuo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Itzae

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Itzae a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Itzae?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eet-SAH-eh · /iːtˈsɑːeɪ/
Spanish-language families generally say eet-SAH-eh; English readings vary.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Itzael — An elaborated variant form.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Itzae appeals in Mexican-American families for its Indigenous-sounding, distinctly modern character.

Worth knowing

• The Mayan meanings circulated online are undocumented folk claims.
• It has fallen from #1438 in 2020 to #2185 in 2025.