Izel

Izel - A very unique male name

Izel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2004 on position #3103. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Izel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Izel? 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 Izel. The baby boy name Izel was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3431 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Izel peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 2869.

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Izel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Izel is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,074 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,074.

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 Izel is where you live.

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Izel origin and meaning

Uncertain โ€” claimed Mayan/Nahuatl

Uncertain โ€” often claimed to derive from Itzel, a name attributed to Mayan or Nahuatl sources, but the derivation is not securely documented

Izel for boys is most likely drawn from Itzel, a girls' name used in Mexico and Central America whose gloss as a goddess or star name circulates widely but rests on thin documentation. A Basque word izel also exists, giving the name more than one possible source. US use is sporadic from 2004, never above twelve births in a year.

Origin uncertain

Izel is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Izel

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

Isael / Izael / Izekiel / Izell / Ikal / Isaul / Isley / Ichael / Isileli /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Izel

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 Izel 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 Izel?

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

ee-ZEL · /iหˆzษ›l/
Also heard as ee-SEL or EYE-zel in English

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages โ€” this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Itzel — The better-established girls' name this is probably drawn from

Famous bearers

None yet โ€” the name first appears in the data in 2004, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Izel is short, soft and cross-cultural in feel, which is exactly its appeal for parents wanting something unfussy and rare.

Worth knowing

• The popular 'rainbow goddess' gloss for Itzel is a folk claim, not a documented meaning