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The baby name Itzan is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IT-zahn.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Pronunciation: IT-zahn

What is the meaning of the name Itzan ?

The baby name Itzan is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IT-zahn.

Itzan is in Origin.

Itzan is best treated as a modern masculine given name of uncertain origin. A secure Mayan, Hebrew, or biblical etymology is not documented, and the proposed link with Maya itz, glossed in Mayanist contexts as resin, sap, or magical substance, does not explain the full form. The earliest verifiable name form is Itzan in recent American birth records; its root language and literal sense remain unconfirmed.

Modern use is concentrated in the United States after 2020, where Social Security data record very small numbers and almost exclusively boys. Its shape may reflect contemporary taste for short names ending in -an, or resemblance to Ethan and Mesoamerican-looking forms such as Itzá and Itzamna, but these are not proven cognates. No established religious or literary namesake is known, so its usage history is chiefly recent.

Famous people with the name Itzan

Itzan Escamilla Actor · Born 1997 · Spain Itzan Escamilla is a Spanish actor best known for his role as Samuel García Domínguez in the popular Netflix series 'Elite'. Born in 1997, he has gained recognition for his compelling performances in the show, which has captivated audiences worldwide.

Itzan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
United States Boys 2024 #885 8 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355

Itzan is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
CO
CR
Spain
GT

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People also ask about Itzan

Itzan is predominantly a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
Itzan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IT-zahn.
Somewhat — Itzan ranked #885 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Itzan are in our database, including Itzan Escamilla (Actor).