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Marsha

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Pronounced MAR-shah /ˈmɑr.ʃɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Marcia — from Latin Marcius, 'warlike; of Mars; dedicated to Mars'Low

In 30 seconds: Warlike; of Mars: Marsha spells Marcia. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Marcia — from Latin Marcius, 'warlike; of Mars; dedicated to Mars'

U.S. rank (2025)#7749 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1952

Total births (all-time)≈ 104,190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Marsha is a spelling of Marcia — from Latin Marcius, 'warlike; of Mars; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman war-god). A crisp, vintage mid-century name (said 'MAR-shah'; nickname Marsh).

In the U.S. it appears as a phonetic spelling. Rare today, warlike-and-of-Mars at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Marcia comes from the Latin Marcius, 'warlike; of Mars; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman war-god) — Marsha is a phonetic spelling, crisp and vintage (famous from The Brady Bunch; said 'MAR-shah').

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References — Marcia — Latin etymology

Variations

MarciaMarcieMarsha

Nicknames

Marsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marsha mean?

Marsha spells Marcia — Latin 'warlike; of Mars; dedicated to Mars'.

How do you pronounce Marsha?

It's said MAR-shah /ˈmɑr.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marsha a boy or girl name?

Marsha is a girl's name.

How popular is Marsha?

Marsha is a rare name in the U.S. today.