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Encarnacion

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningincarnation · Spanish

Encarnacion is a Mexican girl name meaning “incarnation”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Encarnacion would score 15 points.
  • GenerationEncarnacion peaked in 1911, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryEncarnacion first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
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hello, little Encarnacion

US births per million girls, 1911–2025

0612191119201935

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Encarnacion

Encarnacion is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “incarnation”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Encarnacion

What does the name Encarnacion mean?

Encarnacion means “incarnation” and comes from Spanish.

What is the origin of the name Encarnacion?

Encarnacion is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Spanish. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Encarnacion a boy or girl name?

Encarnacion is a girl name.

How popular is the name Encarnacion?

Encarnacion is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1935. It peaked at #2,463 in 1911, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Encarnacion?

Encarnacion is a Mexican girl name meaning “incarnation”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.