girl's name
Marshia
MAR-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 295
Marshia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1985 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marshia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 131 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Marshia?
In 1985, Marshia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marshia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Marshia
- English MAR-shuh
Sibling Names for Marshia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marshia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marshia
How popular is the name Marshia?
In 1985, Marshia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marshia a girl's or a boy's name?
Marshia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marshia?
Marshia has 2 syllables.
When was Marshia most popular?
Marshia peaked in 1951, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.