Girl Name · Aramaic Origin
Martha
Martha is a girl baby name of Aramaic origin, meaning "Lady, mistress". It currently sits in the Top 100 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Martha often also consider Marta.
Martha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lady, mistress
Origin: Aramaic naming roots help connect Martha to related Aramaic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Martha as M·A·R·T·H·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Martha is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Martha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marthaa, Marthae, Marthay, Marth.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Martha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Martha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marta, Marty, Martie, Marti, Mardi — full picks on the sibling names for Martha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Martha? Browse our names like Martha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Martha
What does the name Martha mean?
Martha means "Lady, mistress" and is of Aramaic origin.
What is the origin of Martha?
Martha originates in Aramaic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Martha?
Martha has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Martha a boy's or girl's name?
Martha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Martha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Martha sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Martha?
Names that share Martha's sound and style include Marta, Marty, Martie, Marti, Mardi.
What middle names pair well with Martha?
Good middle-name fits for Martha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Martha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Martha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Martha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Martha share its rhythm without rhyming — Marta, Marty, Martie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.