Martha vs Soma

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

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Popularity Comparison

Martha Rank #667
Soma Rank #7,757

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #7757 for Soma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Martha ___

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

Soma ___

  • Soma Raj
  • Soma Dev
  • Soma Arun
  • Soma Vikram
  • Soma Neel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

If you choose Soma

Deva Surya Chandra Indra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martha or Soma more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Soma at #7757 in the United States.

What do Martha and Soma mean?

Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin). Soma means "body" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Martha and Soma boy or girl names?

Martha is primarily a girl name. Soma is primarily a boy name.

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