Marja

Girl name

Marja has been given to 437 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1978.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

437

Peak year

1978 (45 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Marja — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Mariagirl

570,389 babies since 1880

Marlagirl

38,819 babies since 1912

Maragirl

24,054 babies since 1892

Martagirl

17,581 babies since 1888

Marvagirl

10,369 babies since 1913

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marja.

Aartigirl

437 babies since 1971

Tashannagirl

438 babies since 1972

Kamikagirl

438 babies since 1973

Charesegirl

439 babies since 1956

Dawannagirl

435 babies since 1955

Shevongirl

435 babies since 1955

Shakemagirl

435 babies since 1974

Rheannongirl

440 babies since 1976

Marja vs Aarti ⚖Marja vs Tashanna ⚖Marja vs Kamika ⚖Marja vs Charese ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Marja?

Marja has been given to 437 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marja peak?

Marja peaked in 1978, when 45 babies were given the name.

Is Marja a girl or boy name?

Marja is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marja are girls).

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