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Marti

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Pronounced MAR-tee /ˈmɑr.ti/High

Meaning: A pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady; mistress', Aramaic) and Martina ('of Mars; warlike', Latin); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lady; of Mars: Marti is a pet form of Martha/Martina. Crisp, vintage, and warm. Used for both sexes. The last girl of the wave.
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Origin LowAramaic, Latin
MeaningA pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady; mistress', Aramaic) and Martina ('of Mars; warlike', Latin); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9873 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919362025

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

Marti is a pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady; mistress', Aramaic) and Martina ('of Mars; warlike', Latin); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'MAR-tee').

In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century pet name. Rare, a-lady-and-of-Mars at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Marti is a pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady; mistress') and Martina ('of Mars; warlike') — a crisp, vintage name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAR-tee').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Marti — pet form; unisex; routes layered

Variations

MartieMartyMartha

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Martie— a kin spelling
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Martina— a source name
Marnie— a sound-neighbor Mar- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marti mean?

Marti is a pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady') and Martina ('of Mars; warlike'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Marti?

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

Is Marti a boy or girl name?

Marti is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Marti?

Marti is a very rare name in the U.S.

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