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Martha is a feminine name used in English and Swedish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Aramaic מַרְתָּא (marta) meaning ‘the lady, the mistress’, feminine form of מָרֵא (mare) meaning ‘master’. In the New Testament this is the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany (who is sometimes identified with Mary Magdalene)." It ranked #713 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Aramaic מַרְתָּא (marta) meaning ‘the lady, the mistress’, feminine form of מָרֵא (mare) meaning ‘master’. In the New Testament this is the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany (who is sometimes identified with Mary Magdalene). The entry lists its usage as English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Martha ranked #713 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #713 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martha mean?
Martha means "the lady, the mistress", according to Behind the Name.
Is Martha a popular name?
Martha ranked #713 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Martha a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Martha appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Martha — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
