Rising since 2015, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Cintia since 1966
Babies named Cintia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 421 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Cintia is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1966, after its more common counterpart Cynthia had already peaked. While Cynthia ranked among the top 50 girl names for much of the mid-20th century, Cintia has always been a rare choice, reaching its highest rank of 11,932 in 2023. The name experienced its peak year in 1993, when approximately 9 baby girls were named Cintia per million births. After a period of decline following the 1990s, the name has been rising in use since 2015, reflecting a broader trend of reviving less common vintage spellings. Although not widely used enough to be associated with any particular U.S. state, Cintia is a classic alternative that offers a subtle Latin touch.
Cintia is a variant spelling of Cynthia, which derives from the Greek Kynthia, an epithet of the goddess Artemis referring to her birthplace on Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos. The spelling with a 't' instead of 'th' likely arose through phonetic adaptation in Romance languages, particularly Italian and Spanish, where 'Cintia' is the standard form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cin, Cinda, Tia
Sibling names for Cintia
Names that share Cintia's style, for a brother or sister.
