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Vicenta
Pronounced vee-SEN-tah /viˈsɛntɑ/Medium
Meaning: Vicenta is the Spanish feminine form of Vicente (Vincent), from Latin 'vincentius', 'conquering', from 'vincere', 'to conquer'. It is a heritage name among Spanish-speaking families and honors Saint Vincent.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Vicenta is the Spanish feminine of Vicente, the Spanish form of Vincent, from Latin vincentius, 'conquering', ultimately from vincere, 'to conquer'. A traditional saint's name in Hispanic Catholic culture, it came into the U.S. record with Spanish-speaking families.
In America Vicenta is a scattered rarity, appearing among Latina families across the first half of the twentieth century and never more than a few dozen girls a year. It carries a strong meaning and a clear heritage feel; the masculine Vicente and English Vincent are more familiar, leaving Vicenta an uncommon, tradition-rich choice.
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What does the name Vicenta mean?
Vicenta is the Spanish feminine of Vicente (Vincent), from Latin vincere, 'to conquer'.
How do you pronounce Vicenta?
It's said vee-SEN-tah /viˈsɛntɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Vicenta a boy or girl name?
Vicenta is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Vicenta?
Vicenta is rare in the U.S., a Latina heritage name most seen in the early-to-mid twentieth century.