The nameMartina
Martina is the feminine of Martin, a saint's name across Europe.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Martina comes from Martinus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Martina is a patron of Rome. In the United States Martina was most used around 1900. Martina Navratilova made it famous in sport.
Did you know?
- Martina Navratilova won the Wimbledon singles title nine times, a record.
Famous people named Martina
- Martina Navratilova, tennis player
- Martina Hingis, tennis player
- Martina McBride, singer
Popularity of the name Martina
Martina in the United States
Martina was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 2,802 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Martina. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Martina in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 166 births a year.
Martina in the United Kingdom
Martina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 421 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Martina. Half of all babies named Martina in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 39 births a year.
Martina in Ireland
Martina in France
Martina in Switzerland
Martina in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Martina
Names from the same generation as Martina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martina mean?
Martina comes from Martinus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.
What is the origin of the name Martina?
Latin.
Is Martina a girl's or a boy's name?
Martina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Martina?
In 2024, Martina was the 1164th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 206 births.
What are the variants of the name Martina?
Variants and related names of Martina include Marta, Martin and Martine.
What are good sibling names for Martina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Celina, Silvia, Antonia and Chiara for a sister, Salvatore, Laurence, Blaise and Alfred for a brother.
Who are famous people named Martina?
Martina Navratilova, tennis player; Martina Hingis, tennis player; Martina McBride, singer.