Donna vs Marta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

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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
Nicknames
Marti, Tita

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Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Marta Rank #2,128

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2128 for Marta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Marta ___

  • Marta Elena
  • Marta Isabel
  • Marta Sofia
  • Marta Lucia
  • Marta Rosa
  • Marta Teresa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Marta

Elena Sofia Miguel Pablo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Marta more popular?

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Donna and Marta mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are Donna and Marta boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Marta is primarily a girl name.

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