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Marta
GirlSpanish, Italian· “form of Martha, lady”
- Meaning
- form of Martha, lady
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-tuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,056
- US babies 2025
- 92
- Best rank
- #384 (1950)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Marta
Marta is a Spanish and Italian name that means “form of Martha, lady”.
Marta is the form of Martha used in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Scandinavian and many other languages. Martha comes from Aramaic marta, lady or mistress of the house. In the Gospels, Martha of Bethany is the sister of Mary and Lazarus, remembered for busily serving Jesus while her sister sat listening, and she is venerated as a saint. Marta is said MAHR-tuh in English. The name is a steady classic across Europe and Latin America. Related forms include Martha, Marthe and Martina, and Marti is a common nickname.
Popularity over time
Marta first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 55 different years, starting in 1932. Its best national rank was #384 in 1950, and the most babies received it in 1957, when 444 were named Marta. In 2025, 92 babies were named Marta, and it ranked #2,056 nationally. That is 74% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,430 in 1920, #384 in 1950, #764 in 1980, #1,824 in 2000, #2,744 in 2010, and #2,056 in 2025. Of the 17,535 US girls named Marta since records began, 24% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 3,417 babies. Since 2010, 1,092 more have been named Marta.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Denice, Mari, Melodie, Cindi, and Rae.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marta ranked highest in Tennessee, California, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #1249 | 5 |
| California | #1546 | 15 |
| Illinois | #1549 | 5 |
| Texas | #2325 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marta is usually pronounced MAHR-tuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ta”.
Middle names for Marta
A few middle names that flow with Marta: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marta
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marta mean?
Marta is a Spanish and Italian name that means “form of Martha, lady”.
What is the origin of the name Marta?
Marta has Spanish, Italian, and Aramaic roots. Marta is the form of Martha used in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Scandinavian and many other languages.
Is Marta a popular name?
Not especially. Marta ranked #2,056 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marta a boy or girl name?
Marta is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marta?
Marta is usually pronounced MAHR-tuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings