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Marcia

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Meaningof Mars · Latin

Marcia is a Latin and Mexican girl name meaning “of Mars”. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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Marcia Cross

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Marcia and you get Camari. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationMarcia peaked in 1951, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Marcia you'd meet today is about 74 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 35,714 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMarcia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Marcias, and counting.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025

01,5003,00018801920196020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Marcia

Marcia is a girl name of Latin and Mexican origin meaning “of Mars”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Marcia

What does the name Marcia mean?

Marcia means “of Mars” and comes from Latin. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Marceline (“of Mars”), Marcello (“dedicated to Mars”), Marcella (“dedicated to Mars”) and Martina (“dedicated to Mars”).

What is the origin of the name Marcia?

Marcia is Latin and Mexican in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Marcia turns up in more than one tradition. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Marcia a boy or girl name?

Marcia is a girl name. In 2025, 45 US girls were named Marcia.

How popular is the name Marcia?

Marcia ranked #3,389 for US girls in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 1951, when it reached #74. Over the last five years it has climbed 61 places.

What names are similar to Marcia?

If you like Marcia, you might also like Marceline, Marcello, Marcella and Martina.

What should I know before naming my baby Marcia?

Marcia is a Latin and Mexican girl name meaning “of Mars”. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.