Emma vs Jacinta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jacinta Rank #4,705

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4705 for Jacinta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jacinta

Rodrigo Catalina Fernando Esperanza Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jacinta more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jacinta at #4705 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jacinta mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jacinta means "precious purple gemstone (jacinth)" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Jacinta boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jacinta is primarily a girl name.

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