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Cinthia

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Pronounced SIN-thee-ah /ˈsɪn.θi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: An -i- spelling of Cynthia — from Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of Artemis, the moon goddess, born there)Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Mount Cynthus; the moon goddess: Cinthia spells Cynthia — 'of Mount Cynthus'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SIN-thee-ah').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAn -i- spelling of Cynthia — from Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of Artemis, the moon goddess, born there)
U.S. rank (2024)#6195 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619462024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cinthia is an -i- spelling of Cynthia — from Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of Artemis/Diana, the moon goddess, who was born on Mount Cynthus on Delos). A lyrical, classic name; the Cinthia spelling is common in the Latino world (said 'SIN-thee-ah'; nickname Cindy).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, of-Mount-Cynthus at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cynthia means 'of Mount Cynthus' — a title of Artemis, the moon goddess, born on that mountain — Cinthia is a Latina -i- spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'SIN-thee-ah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Cynthia — root etymology

Variations

CynthiaCintiaSinthia

Nicknames

Cindy

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Cynthia— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cinthia mean?

Cinthia spells Cynthia — Greek 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of the moon goddess Artemis).

How do you pronounce Cinthia?

It's said SIN-thee-ah /ˈsɪn.θi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cinthia a boy or girl name?

Cinthia is a girl's name.

How popular is Cinthia?

Cinthia is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Cynthia is more common.

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