Cinthia
Meaningwoman of Mount Cynthus · Greek
Cinthia is a Mexican girl name meaning “woman of Mount Cynthus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Cinthia would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationCinthia peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Cinthia you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Cinthia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryCinthia first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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About the name Cinthia
Cinthia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “woman of Mount Cynthus”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
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More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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Questions about the name Cinthia
What does the name Cinthia mean?
Cinthia means “woman of Mount Cynthus” and comes from Greek.
What is the origin of the name Cinthia?
Cinthia is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Cinthia a boy or girl name?
Cinthia is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Cinthia.
How popular is the name Cinthia?
Cinthia ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #942. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,882 places.
What names are similar to Cinthia?
If you like Cinthia, you might also like Cynthia. Cynthia is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Cinthia?
Cinthia is a Mexican girl name meaning “woman of Mount Cynthus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.