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Marta vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marta

Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Polish Swedish Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,128
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marta Rank #2,128
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #2128 for Marta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marta or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Marta and Mary mean?

Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marta and Mary boy or girl names?

Marta is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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