Holding steady.
Popularity of Martiza since 1963
Babies named Martiza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Martiza is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1963, reflecting its modern coinage as a variant of Maritza. It reached its peak usage in 1990, though it has never been among the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over recent years, with no dramatic rise or fall in usage. Its origins are debated but likely connect to Spanish and Hebrew roots through Maritza. With no top states or famous bearers, Martiza remains a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Martiza is likely a variant of Maritza, which itself may derive from Spanish Marica, a diminutive of María, or from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness'. The name gained some usage in the United States from the 1960s onward, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marti, Mar, Marty
Sibling names for Martiza
Names that share Martiza's style, for a brother or sister.
