Itzael

Itzael - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Itzael at a glance

Itzael is ranked #3306 among boy baby names in 2025, with 8 births in 2025. It peaked in 2019 at #2709 and first appeared on the charts in 2015.

Rank in 2025
#3306
Births in 2025
8
Peak year
2019 (#2709)
First appeared
2015
Trend
#3018 in 2020 → #3306 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 183,286 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Itzael appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #3268. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Itzael and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Itzael? 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 Itzael. The baby boy name Itzael was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3306 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Itzael peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 2709.



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Itzael is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Itzael is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,904 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,904.

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 Itzael is where you live.


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Itzael origin and meaning

Modern Mexican coinage — blend, construction not documented

Uncertain — Itzael appears to blend Itzel, a modern Mexican name, with the biblical -ael ending of names like Israel and Rafael, but the construction is a guess, not a record

Itzael entered the US data in 2015 in Mexican-American families, part of a pattern of -ael coinages. Because the blend is inferred rather than documented, it is flagged uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Itzael is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Itzael

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

Itzel /

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20253306
20243438
20232789
20223307
20213528
20203018
20192709
20183209
20173968
20153268

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California1904

Even more about Itzael


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 Itzael 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 Itzael?

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.

Pronunciation

eet-sah-EL · /itsɑˈɛl/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2015, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

A modern Mexican blend with a biblical-sounding ending and a completely individual profile.

Worth knowing

  • It will be confused with Itzel and Israel

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#
On chart
2019
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Itzael
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 183,286
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2015
2025 births +8

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