Jacinta
Jacinta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jacinta
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Jacinta. Variant of Jacinda and Jacintha.
How popular is Jacinta?
Since 1880, 3,546 girls in the U.S. have been named Jacinta. Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 1982. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jacinta
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jacinta
Sister and brother names that share Jacinta's Spanish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jacinta FAQ
What does the name Jacinta mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Spanish Jacinta. Variant of Jacinda and Jacintha.
What is the origin of the name Jacinta?
Jacinta is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Jacinta?
Since 1880, 3,546 girls in the U.S. have been named Jacinta. Its highest rank for girls was #1252 in 1982. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jacinta a boy or girl name?
Jacinta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,546 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.