Marta

Marta is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical 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 90 girls in the United States.

Marta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑː(ɹ)tə/

About the name Marta

Marta belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek 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, Marta first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #384 in 1950, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 17,440 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marta in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#384 in 1950
Peak year
1957
Babies named Marta in 2024
90
Total since 1880
17,440

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marta mean?

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

Is Marta a boy or girl name?

Marta is a girl name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marta?

Marta comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Marta?

Marta first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #384 in 1950, and 90 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Marta?

Marta is pronounced /ˈmɑː(ɹ)tə/ (IPA).

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