Martina vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Martina Rank #1,162
May Rank #1,351

Martina is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Martina ___

  • Martina Rose
  • Martina Grace
  • Martina Elena
  • Martina Luz
  • Martina Isabel
  • Martina Joy

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Martina

Sofia Lucia Marco Sebastian Isabella

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martina or May more popular?

Martina is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Martina and May mean?

Martina means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Martina and May boy or girl names?

Martina is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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