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Marsai

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Pronounced mar-SY /mɑrˈsaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name (popularized by actress Marsai Martin); no fixed traditional rootLow

In 30 seconds: Modern and distinctive: Marsai is a coined name (actress Marsai Martin). Bold, fresh, and one-of-a-kind.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name (popularized by actress Marsai Martin); no fixed traditional root
U.S. rank (2024)#5371 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marsai is a modern invented name — popularized by the actress and producer Marsai Martin (which we flag honestly as a recent coinage). It has no fixed traditional root; the bold, distinctive sound carries it (said 'mar-SY').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Marsai is a modern coined name, brought to attention by the young actress and producer Marsai Martin (of Black-ish) — bold, fresh, and distinctive (no fixed traditional root, which we note).
Overall data confidence 40%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

MarseiMarsaye

Nicknames

Mars

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marsai mean?

Marsai is a modern coined name (actress Marsai Martin); it has no fixed traditional meaning, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Marsai?

It's said mar-SY /mɑrˈsaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marsai a boy or girl name?

Marsai is a girl's name.

How popular is Marsai?

Marsai is a rare name in the U.S.

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