The nameMarta
Marta is the Spanish, Italian and Slavic form of Martha.
- Girl's name
- Aramaic
Meaning
Marta comes from the Aramaic marta, "lady, mistress".
Origin
Aramaic.
History
In England and Wales Marta reached 559th in 2010.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian footballer Marta was named FIFA World Player of the Year six times.
Famous people named Marta
- Marta Vieira da Silva, footballer
- Marta Kostyuk, tennis player
Popularity of the name Marta
Marta in the United States
Marta was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 4,163 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Marta. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Marta in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 73 births a year.
Marta in the United Kingdom
Marta was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 580 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Marta. Half of all babies named Marta in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
Marta in France
Marta in Switzerland
Marta in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marta
Names from the same generation as Marta, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marta mean?
Marta comes from the Aramaic marta, "lady, mistress".
What is the origin of the name Marta?
Aramaic.
Is Marta a girl's or a boy's name?
Marta is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Marta?
In 2024, Marta was the 2112th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 90 births.
What are the variants of the name Marta?
Variants and related names of Marta include Martina and Martine.
What are good sibling names for Marta?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Thérèse, Janna, Daria and Francisca for a sister, Tom, Freddie, Stephan and Arnold for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marta?
Marta Vieira da Silva, footballer; Marta Kostyuk, tennis player.