At a glance
- In short
- Mertha is a lovely and timeless name with Aramaic roots, meaning "lady" or "mistress".
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1953 (#5,040)
- Babies in 1953
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,191 in 1925
- First recorded
- 1914
Meaning of Mertha
Mertha is a lovely name with a rich history. It is derived from the name Martha, which has its roots in Aramaic and means "lady" or "mistress". The name Mertha is predominantly used for girls and has a charming and timeless quality to it. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as MUR-thuh (/mɜrθə/) in English.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we can see that Mertha had varying levels of popularity over the years. In 1953, there were 6 occurrences of the name, ranking at 5041. In other years such as 1950 and 1949, there were also 5 occurrences, with rankings at 5300 and 5244 respectively. The name experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the early to mid-20th century, with some years seeing higher rankings than others.
Overall, Mertha is a beautiful name that exudes grace and elegance. Its association with Martha gives it a sense of tradition and familiarity. If you are looking for a unique yet timeless name for your baby girl, Mertha could be an excellent choice.
How to pronounce Mertha
English
- Pronounced MUR-thuh /mɜrθə/
Popularity of Mertha in the U.S.
Mertha was last recorded in the U.S. in 1953, ranked #5,040 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,191 in 1925. It first appears in the records in 1914.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1914–1953 26 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 | 5,040 | back (not recorded in 1951–1952) |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | ▼ 57 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | back (not recorded in 1945–1948) |
| 1944 | 6 | 4,054 | ▲ 142 |
| 1943 | 6 | 4,196 | ▼ 458 |
| 1942 | 7 | 3,738 | ▼ 179 |
| 1941 | 7 | 3,559 | back (not recorded in 1938–1940) |
| 1937 | 6 | 3,800 | ▼ 424 |
| 1936 | 7 | 3,376 | ▲ 828 |
| 1935 | 5 | 4,204 | ▲ 82 |
| 1934 | 5 | 4,286 | ▼ 1,598 |
| 1933 | 10 | 2,688 | back (not recorded in 1932) |
| 1931 | 10 | 2,750 | ▲ 1,800 |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,550 | ▲ 20 |
| 1929 | 5 | 4,570 | ▼ 1,616 |
| 1928 | 10 | 2,954 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 6 | 4,306 | ▼ 2,115 |
| 1925 | 17 | 2,191 | ▲ 2,870 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5,061 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 13 | 2,612 | ▲ 329 |
| 1921 | 11 | 2,941 | back (not recorded in 1919–1920) |
| 1918 | 6 | 4,291 | ▼ 578 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,713 | ▼ 161 |
| 1916 | 7 | 3,552 | ▼ 418 |
| 1915 | 8 | 3,134 | ▲ 484 |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,618 | new |