Marta

Marta: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑː(ɹ)tə/

Meaning and origin of Marta

  • A female given name, variant of Martha.
  • A transliteration of the Macedonian, Russian, or Ukrainian female given name Ма́рта (Márta)

How popular is Marta?

92U.S. babies in 2025
#384peak rank (1950)
17,581babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17,535 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Marta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #384 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #4457 in 1982. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Marta

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Marta FAQ

What does the name Marta mean?

A female given name, variant of Martha. A transliteration of the Macedonian, Russian, or Ukrainian female given name Ма́рта (Márta)

How popular is the name Marta?

Since 1880, 17,535 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Marta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #384 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #4457 in 1982. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Marta a boy or girl name?

Marta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,535 girls and 46 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.