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Martha

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRTH-uh ]

Boy Name #7,623 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Martha is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRTH-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,623
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Martie

Also a Girl Name

Martha is also used as a girl name, ranked #667.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martha

Is Martha a boy or girl name?
Martha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7623. As a girl name, it is ranked #667. Martha is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Martha?
Martha is pronounced m-AHRTH-uh.
How popular is the name Martha?
Martha is currently ranked #7623 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Martha?
Common nicknames for Martha include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie.
Is Martha a common or rare name?
Martha is an uncommon name, ranked #7623 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Martha

Martha is a boy name .

Is Martha a boy or girl name? Martha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,623 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #667. Martha is more commonly used as a girl name.

Martha is currently ranked #7,623 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Martha include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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