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Imelda vs Cynthia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Cynthia Rank #827

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Cynthia more popular?

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Cynthia mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin).

Are Imelda and Cynthia boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Cynthia is primarily a girl name.

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