Marsha

Marsha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmΙ‘ΙΉΚƒΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Marsha

  • A female given name from Latin, variant of Marcia.

How popular is Marsha?

14U.S. babies in 2025
#68peak rank (1950)
104,442babies since 1880

Since 1880, 104,191 girls and 251 boys in the U.S. have been named Marsha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #2195 in 1955. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020255,590 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Marsha FAQ

What does the name Marsha mean?

A female given name from Latin, variant of Marcia.

What is the origin of the name Marsha?

Marsha is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Marsha?

Since 1880, 104,191 girls and 251 boys in the U.S. have been named Marsha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #2195 in 1955. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Marsha a boy or girl name?

Marsha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 104,191 girls and 251 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.