Martha
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRTH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Martha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 671 babies have been named Martha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,623 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,623
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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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, Mart, Marty, Martie, May, Maie, and Markins. 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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Sources
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