Derived from the Basque given name Izaguirre, Itzell is an uncommon yet distinctive name of Basque origin. It has gained some recognition internationally due to its association with notable individuals such as Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek Pinault, who was born as María Salma Hayek Jiménez and later became known professionally by her mother's maiden name, Itzell. The name Itzell, pronounced /iːtsɛl/, offers a unique sound that stands out while still being easy to pronounce.
"The name Itzell saw its peak popularity between the years 2004 and 2008, with a high of 21 births in 2004 and a consistent number of births each year during this period. However, there has been a steady decline since then, with only 5 births recorded in 2021."