Hyacinth flower
Jacinta is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Hyacinthus. In Greek mythology, the hyacinth flower sprang from the blood of a youth accidentally killed by Apollo. It is also associated with Saint Jacinta Marto, one of the children who witnessed the apparitions at Fátima.
Less common today
Jacinta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,060 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Portuguese saint and visionary of Fátima
Australian-American actress and model
Australian actress known for Neighbours
