Ixchel
- Meaning
- Possibly rainbow lady
- Origin
- Mayan
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What does Ixchel mean?
Ixchel means “Possibly rainbow lady”.
Ixchel is the name of a Maya deity associated with medicine and childbirth. The name is sometimes interpreted as rainbow lady, combining elements explained as lady and rainbow, but this should be treated as a proposed meaning. Accounts of Maya deities and their identities do not always support a single tidy explanation.
Ixchel's religious background is more specific than a general nature name inspired by a rainbow. Descriptions often connect the deity with other imagery and responsibilities as well, and a simple moon goddess label can obscure that complexity. Parents considering Ixchel may want to understand the cultural and mythological association alongside the appealing proposed meaning.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Ixchel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Ixchel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #4,806 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Ixchel
- 28 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 42.9% Fewer than 2024
Ixchel over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #4,806 | 28 |
| 2024 | Girls | #3,249 | 49 |
| 2023 | Girls | #4,227 | 34 |
| 2022 | Girls | #4,714 | 29 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,013 | 26 |
| 2020 | Girls | #3,650 | 41 |
| 2019 | Girls | #4,591 | 30 |
| 2018 | Girls | #4,811 | 28 |
| 2017 | Girls | #4,614 | 30 |
| 2016 | Girls | #5,519 | 24 |
| 2015 | Girls | #5,909 | 22 |
| 2014 | Girls | #3,874 | 39 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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