Livia vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Livia Rank #838
Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #838 for Livia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Livia ___

  • Livia Rose
  • Livia Grace
  • Livia Claire
  • Livia Catherine
  • Livia Jane
  • Livia Anne

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Livia

Cecilia Elara Julian Marcus Cleo

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livia or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Livia at #838 in the United States.

What do Livia and Martha mean?

Livia means "olive" (Latin origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Livia and Martha boy or girl names?

Livia is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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