What does the name Martha mean?

The name Martha means "Lady, mistress".

How popular is the name Martha?

In 2023, 431 babies were named Martha in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Martha is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin.

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Births Last Year: 431 →

All-Time Total: 496,249

Peak Year: 1947

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin, derived from the word "marta" meaning "lady" or "mistress."

Girl names closely related to Martha

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Boy names closely related to Martha

Melvin Amos Lee Gage Heath Simeon Elmer Garrett

Names with similar meaning to Martha

Marta

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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