Jacinta vs Mera

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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Mera

Girl #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,602
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacinta Rank #4,705
Mera Rank #4,602

Mera is more popular, ranked #4602 vs #4705 for Jacinta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacinta ___

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

Mera ___

  • Mera Rose
  • Mera Jane
  • Mera Elizabeth
  • Mera Lee
  • Mera Grace
  • Mera Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacinta

Rodrigo Catalina Fernando Esperanza Miguel

If you choose Mera

Nora Lyra Vera Cora Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacinta or Mera more popular?

Mera is more popular, ranked #4602 compared to Jacinta at #4705 in the United States.

What do Jacinta and Mera mean?

Jacinta means "precious purple gemstone (jacinth)" (Greek origin). Mera means "sea, ocean" (Latin origin).

Are Jacinta and Mera boy or girl names?

Jacinta is primarily a girl name. Mera is primarily a girl name.

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