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Marta

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninglady · Aramaic

Marta is a Mexican girl name meaning “lady”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationMarta peaked in 1950, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Marta you'd meet today is about 75 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Marta would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,483 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMarta first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025

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About the name Marta

Marta is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “lady”. 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 Marta

What does the name Marta mean?

Marta means “lady” and comes from Aramaic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Freya (“lady”), Itzel (“possibly rainbow lady”), Yara (“possibly water lady”) and Martha (“lady”).

What is the origin of the name Marta?

Marta is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Aramaic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Marta a boy or girl name?

Marta is a girl name. In 2025, 92 US girls were named Marta.

How popular is the name Marta?

Marta ranked #2,051 for US girls in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 1950, when it reached #384. Over the last five years it has climbed 498 places.

What names are similar to Marta?

If you like Marta, you might also like Freya, Itzel, Yara and Martha.

What should I know before naming my baby Marta?

Marta is a Mexican girl name meaning “lady”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.