Martha
How to say it: MAHR-thuh · /ˈmɑrθə/
From Aramaic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'; a biblical name borne by a sister of Lazarus.
Martha was the 694th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 393 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #613 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #694 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 393 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,435 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #613 |
| In France, 2025 | #701 among girls’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Martha reached its high in the 1880s and remains in steady use. It now rests far below that high yet looks set to rise a little.
What goes with it
Quiet and soft with breathy edges and a biblical theme linked to a saint. Ruth echoes it in style.
Nicknames
- Marty
- Mattie
Honouring a Martha in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Martha is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #701 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #165. Ireland: #373.
Famous people named Martha
- Martha Argerich (born 1941)Argentine pianist
- Martha Stewart (born 1941)American businesswoman, writer, TV personality
- Martha Nussbaum (born 1947)American philosopher
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