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Jacinta

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninghyacinth · Greek

Jacinta is a Mexican girl name meaning “hyacinth”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jacinta would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJacinta peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jacinta you'd meet today is about 43 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jacinta would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 50,251 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryJacinta first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025

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

About the name Jacinta

Jacinta is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “hyacinth”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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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Questions about the name Jacinta

What does the name Jacinta mean?

Jacinta means “hyacinth” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hyacinth (“hyacinth flower”).

What is the origin of the name Jacinta?

Jacinta 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 Jacinta a boy or girl name?

Jacinta is a girl name. In 2025, 32 US girls were named Jacinta.

How popular is the name Jacinta?

Jacinta ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #1,251. Over the last five years it has slipped 274 places.

What names are similar to Jacinta?

If you like Jacinta, you might also like Hyacinth.

What should I know before naming my baby Jacinta?

Jacinta is a Mexican girl name meaning “hyacinth”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.