Martika is a name that is, more than almost any other, associated with both a specific person and place. In fact, those who weren't alive in the 1980s may not have even heard of the name itself. Read on to learn more about this name.
Meaning of the name Martika:
Latin: Female soldier of Mars.
Origin of the name Martika:
Martika is a name of Latin origin that roughly translates to “female soldier of Mars”.
Symbolism of the name Martika:
Martika both symbolizes a family's hope for a strong and independent daughter as well as a hope that she will stand out in a crowd.
Style of the name Martika:
Modern
Gender of the name Martika:
Martika seems to exclusively be used as a name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Martika:
MAHR-TEA-KAH
Number of syllables in the name Martika:
3
Emotion evoked from the name Martika:
Martika evokes both emotions of pride and of nostalgia.
Alternative spellings for the name Martika:
- Marteeka
- Mahrtika
- Martikah
Nicknames for the name Martika:
- Mar
- Marty
- Tika
Popularity of the name Martika:
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Martika last ranked as one of the most popular baby names in the United States in 1990 when it ranked as the 757th most popular name. It also ranked as one of the most popular names only one other time, in 1989.
Related names for the name Martika:
Great middle names for Martika and their meanings:
- Renee (born again)
- Rose (flower)
- Leigh (meadow)
- Sage (wisdom)
- Estelle (star)
- Scarlet (color)
- Skye (sky)
- Violet (flower)