Girl · #12,274 in 2026

Ixel

Milnacipran, sold under the brand name Savella among others, is a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the clinical treatment of fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder, and neuropathic pain. In the US, it is solely approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia, even though it is also approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in other countries.

Current Rank
#12,274
Peak Rank
#10,128 (2005)
Total Babies
86
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2010
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#10128
Peak Rank
86
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ixel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Milnacipran, sold under the brand name Savella among others, is a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the clinical treatment of fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder, and neuropathic pain. In the US, it is solely approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia, even though it is also approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in other countries.

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Origin & history
Milnacipran was first approved for the treatment of major depressive episodes in France in December 1996. It is currently marketed (as Ixel ) for this indication in over 45 countries worldwide including several European countries such as Austria , Bulgaria , Finland , France, Portugal , and Russia . It is also available in Japan (as Toledomin ) and Mexico (as Dalcipran ). Cypress Bioscience bought the exclusive rights for approval and marketing of the drug for any purpose in the United States and Canada in 2003 from the manufacturer Laboratoires Pierre Fabre . [ citation needed ] In January 20

The Story of Ixel

Ixel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 10 Ixels were born — ranking #10,128 that year. As of 2026, Ixel ranks #12,274 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Ixels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ixel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ixel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ixel

What does the name Ixel mean?
Milnacipran, sold under the brand name Savella among others, is a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the clinical treatment of fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder, and neuropathic pain. In the US, it is solely approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia, even though it is also approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in other countries.
How popular is Ixel in 2026?
In 2026, Ixel ranks #12,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Ixel most popular?
Ixel reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,128 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ixel most popular?
Ixel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ixel.
Is Ixel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ixel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ixel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ixel include Ibis, Aleicia, Rayza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ixel

Ixel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Ixel's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Ixel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.