Amelia vs Jacinta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Jacinta

Girl #4,705 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious purple gemstone (jacinth)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,705
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaci, Cinta, Jacin

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jacinta Rank #4,705

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4705 for Jacinta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jacinta ___

  • Jacinta Maria
  • Jacinta Sofia
  • Jacinta Isabel
  • Jacinta Elena
  • Jacinta Carmen
  • Jacinta Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jacinta

Rodrigo Catalina Fernando Esperanza Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jacinta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacinta at #4705 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jacinta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jacinta means "precious purple gemstone (jacinth)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Jacinta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jacinta is primarily a girl name.

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