Itzayana

Updated: April 25, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Itzayana is a deeply cultural baby name. It originates from ancient Mayan and Basque traditions. As of 2020, it remains a top 800 option for girls.

Meaning of the name Itzayana:

Spanish: rainbow lady
Basque: shadow, protection

Origin of the name Itzayana:

Itzayana is a form of Itzal or Itzel. It could be the feminine variation of Itzal, which is a Basque word that translates to “shadow” or “protection.” The most likely origin story is that Itzayana is a play on the name Itzel, which is likely a variation of Ixchel. Ixchel comes from the Mayan words “ix” and “chel.”

Symbolism of the name Itzayana:

The baby name Itzayana could first be a variation of Itzal, a masculine Basque option that means “shadow” or “protection.” It could also be a play on Itzel, which comes from the Mayan title Ixchel. Ixchel comes from the Mayan words “ix” and “chel.” “Ix” means “lady,” and “chel” translates to “rainbow.”

Style of the name Itzayana:

Classical

Gender of the name Itzayana:

Itzayana is a unique baby name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Itzayana:

EETS-i-yah-nuh

Number of syllables in the name Itzayana:

Four

Emotion evoked from the name Itzayana:

Itzayana has an international and cultural feel. It is outgoing and upbeat.

Alternative spellings for the name Itzayana:

Itsayana
Itzayanna
Itsayanna
Itzaina
Itzainna
Itsaina
Itsainna

Nicknames for the name Itzayana:

Itza
Itz
Yana
Ayana
Zayana
Zay
Zaya
Zaza

Popularity of the name Itzayana:

Itzayana first became a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index in 2016 at rank 773. It did briefly go onto the top 1,000 instead of the 800 list in 2017 at number 901. As of 2020, Itzayana is a top 800 option. More specifically, it is number 754 for girls.