Marsha

Marsha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Marsha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marsha

Marsha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marsha first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #68 in 1950, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 104,176 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marsha in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#68 in 1950
Peak year
1952
Babies named Marsha in 2024
16
Total since 1880
104,176

Marsha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1557 in 1999
Babies named Marsha in 2023
4
Total since 1996
81

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marsha mean?

The meaning of Marsha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marsha a boy or girl name?

Marsha is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marsha?

Marsha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marsha?

Marsha first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #68 in 1950, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].