Sibling names for Martha
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Martha usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Martha, whose busiest decade was the 1940s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Martha
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | #1,062 | 1,259 | 1950s | |
| Harriet | feminine of Harry (Henry) | #1,073 | 1,108 | 1920s |
| Alice | noble kind | #65 | 17,447 | 1920s |
| Georgia | farmer (feminine of George) | #99 | 10,756 | 1920s |
| Rose | rose (flower); originally Germanic 'fame' + 'kind' | #114 | 11,807 | 1920s |
| Louise | famous in battle (feminine of Louis) | #516 | 2,577 | 1920s |
| Katherine | #186 | 8,684 | 1980s | |
| Annie | grace (pet form of Ann) | #182 | 7,468 | 1920s |
| Frances | Frenchwoman (feminine of Francis) | #318 | 4,105 | 1920s |
| Edith | wealth + war | #499 | 3,028 | 1920s |
Brother names for Martha
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | iron + blazing (Breton) | #251 | 5,385 | 1920s |
| Edward | wealthy guardian | #224 | 8,418 | 1920s |
| Frederick | peaceful ruler | #435 | 3,348 | 1950s |
| Lewis | famous in battle | #433 | 3,350 | 1920s |
| Hugh | mind, heart, spirit | #732 | 1,671 | 1920s |
| Ernest | vigor; seriousness | #1,040 | 1,001 | 1920s |
| George | farmer, earth-worker | #126 | 13,886 | 1920s |
| Alfred | elf counsel | #840 | 1,380 | 1920s |
| Arthur | #87 | 15,181 | 1920s |
Martha's era
Martha ranked #713 for girls in 2025, against #772 in 2015. Its best year was 1882, at #14. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Martha included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Martha
These names follow Martha's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Martha. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Martha's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Martha's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Martha or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Martha itself are excluded.