Marsha

Q: Is Marsha a boy or girl name?

Marsha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #7283, and as a boy name it ranks #20678.

Q: How popular is the name Marsha?

Marsha is ranked #7283 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRSH-uh ]

Girl Name #7,283 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marsha is a girl name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRSH-uh.

Parents who love the name Marsha often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Popularity Over Time

#7,283

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,283
Total SSA Count: 16

Alternative Spellings

Mars #4915

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marsie

Middle Name Ideas

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Marsha Claire

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Marsha Eden

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Marsha Hannah

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Marsha Brooklyn

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Marsha Daisy

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Marsha Iris

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Marsha Maeve

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Marsha Julia

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Marsha Eliza

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Marsha Georgia

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Also a Boy Name

Marsha is also used as a boy name, ranked #20678.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marsha

Is Marsha a boy or girl name?

Marsha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7283. As a boy name, it is ranked #20678. Marsha is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marsha?

Marsha is pronounced m-AHRSH-uh.

How popular is the name Marsha?

Marsha is currently ranked #7283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marsha?

Common nicknames for Marsha include Mar, May, Marie, and Marsie.

Is Marsha a common or rare name?

Marsha is an uncommon name, ranked #7283 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marsha

Marsha is a girl name .

Is Marsha a boy or girl name? Marsha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,283 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,678. Marsha is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marsha is currently ranked #7,283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marsha include Mar, May, Marie, and Marsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marsha include Mars . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.