Martha Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Martha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Martha?
Martha is spelled M-A-R-T-H-A. The name has 6 letters.
Martha at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Martha means “lady” or “mistress,” derived from an ancient Aramaic word.
- Origin
- Martha is commonly associated with the Aramaic language and culture, where it carries the meaning of “lady” or “mistress.”
- Pronunciation
- MAR-tha · 2 syllables
Martha Popularity in 2025
Rank#712
Recorded Births393
- Girls usage fell 46 places to #712 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Martha Mean?
Martha means “lady” or “mistress,” derived from an ancient Aramaic word.
Origin: Martha is commonly associated with the Aramaic language and culture, where it carries the meaning of “lady” or “mistress.”
How Do You Pronounce Martha?
PronunciationMAR-tha
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Martha?
- History
- Martha is a biblical figure mentioned in early Christian texts, associated with hospitality.
Martha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 393 | #712 |
| 2024 | Girls | 435 | #666 |
| 2023 | Girls | 439 | #671 |
| 2022 | Girls | 405 | #723 |
| 2021 | Girls | 395 | #725 |
| 2020 | Girls | 354 | #767 |
| 2019 | Girls | 349 | #794 |
| 2018 | Girls | 349 | #782 |
| 2017 | Girls | 376 | #746 |
| 2016 | Girls | 397 | #716 |
| 2015 | Girls | 367 | #771 |
| 2014 | Girls | 383 | #735 |
| 2013 | Girls | 344 | #793 |
| 2012 | Girls | 392 | #713 |
| 2011 | Girls | 374 | #738 |
| 2010 | Girls | 412 | #692 |
| 2009 | Girls | 451 | #657 |
| 2008 | Girls | 505 | #605 |
| 2007 | Girls | 531 | #565 |
| 2006 | Girls | 583 | #519 |
| 2005 | Girls | 601 | #502 |
| 2004 | Girls | 603 | #487 |
| 2003 | Girls | 640 | #466 |
| 2002 | Girls | 718 | #405 |
When Was Martha Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Girls
10,651 recorded births
National rank #32
1948 · Girls
10,011 recorded births
National rank #32
1950 · Girls
9,839 recorded births
National rank #32
1949 · Girls
9,808 recorded births
National rank #34
Where Martha Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #215 | 52 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
| WI | #364 | 14 |
| IN | #396 | 17 |
| TN | #409 | 19 |
| AL | #436 | 11 |
| KS | #445 | 7 |
| OH | #483 | 22 |