Martha
Martha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑɹθə/ · /ˈmɑːθə/
Meaning and origin of Martha
- A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Latin Martha, from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מָרְתָא (mārtā, “mistress”), feminine of מרא (mārā). Doublet of Marfa. * (humidity chamber): From the use of Martha Stewart-branded storage closets in the construction of early units.
How popular is Martha?
Since 1880, 551,741 girls and 1,991 boys in the U.S. have been named Martha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #713 for girls, with 393 babies given the name.
Names similar to Martha
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Sibling name ideas for Martha
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Martha FAQ
What does the name Martha mean?
A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin. From Latin Martha, from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מָרְתָא (mārtā, “mistress”), feminine of מרא (mārā). Doublet of Marfa. * (humidity chamber): From the use of Martha Stewart-branded storage closets in the construction of early units.
What is the origin of the name Martha?
Martha is listed as a name of Aramaic origin.
How popular is the name Martha?
Since 1880, 551,741 girls and 1,991 boys in the U.S. have been named Martha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #713 for girls, with 393 babies given the name.
Is Martha a boy or girl name?
Martha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 551,741 girls and 1,991 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.