Martial
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRSH-uhl ]
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Martial first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 42 babies have been named Martial in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martial is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,622 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,622
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Martial
Martial is a boy name .
Martial is currently ranked #38,622 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martial include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, Ial, Ialy, Ialie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Martial include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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