Itzayanna
The child of the Lord in the Mayan language.
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the first name Itzayanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Itzayanna today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itzayanna births was 2020 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itzayanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
219
~ 1 in 1,565,088 Americans
Peak year
2020
29 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,491
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Itzayanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Itzayanna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Itzayanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Itzayanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Itzayannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Itzayanna, while Arizona, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Itzayanna
The name Itzayanna has its origins in the ancient Maya civilization of Mesoamerica, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Maya words "itz," meaning "dew" or "magic," and "ayan," meaning "to call" or "to summon." The combination of these words suggests a meaning of "called by the dew" or "summoned by magic."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Itzayanna can be found in the Dresden Codex, an ancient Maya book of astronomical calculations and ritualistic practices. The name is mentioned in connection with a female figure who is depicted as a priestess or spiritual leader, indicating its possible association with religious or mystical roles within Maya society.
During the classical period of Maya civilization, which spanned from around 250 CE to 900 CE, the name Itzayanna was borne by several notable individuals. One such individual was Itzayanna Balam, a renowned healer and herbalist who lived in the city of Tikal during the 6th century CE. Her expertise in traditional Maya medicine and her contributions to the preservation of ancient healing practices have been documented in various historical records.
In the 9th century CE, Itzayanna K'ak' was a prominent ruler of the Maya city-state of Copan. Her reign was marked by architectural achievements, including the construction of several notable temples and the expansion of the city's urban center. Historical accounts describe her as a skilled diplomat and a patron of the arts, fostering cultural exchange and artistic expression within her kingdom.
Another notable figure bearing the name Itzayanna was a Maya scribe and scholar who lived in the city of Chichen Itza during the 11th century CE. Known as Itzayanna Xooc, she was renowned for her expertise in Maya writing, astronomy, and calendar systems. Her contributions to the preservation and transmission of Maya knowledge and traditions have been recognized by modern scholars and archaeologists.
In the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest of the Maya territories, Itzayanna Ku was a prominent Maya leader who organized resistance efforts against the invading forces. Historical records describe her as a fierce warrior and a skilled strategist who rallied her people to defend their lands and traditions. Despite facing overwhelming odds, her bravery and determination have earned her a place in the annals of Maya history.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Itzayanna, reflecting its deep roots in Maya culture and its association with various aspects of Maya society, including spirituality, healing, leadership, scholarship, and resistance against oppression.
People
Itzayanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itzayanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Itzayanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itzayanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 219 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itzayanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,565,088 US residents.
Is Itzayanna a common name?
We classify Itzayanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itzayanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Itzayanna was 2020, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itzayanna is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Itzayanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Itzayanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itzayanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Itzayanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Itzayanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Itzayanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Itzayanna?
Find out how many people have the name Itzayanna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.