Marsha
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marsha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 190 babies have been named Marsha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marsha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,678 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,678
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marsha
Marsha is a boy name .
Is Marsha a boy or girl name? Marsha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,678 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,283. Marsha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marsha is currently ranked #20,678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marsha include Mar, Mars, Marsy, Marsie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marsha include Marshall, Mars, Marshal, Marshawn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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