Martika
Every Martika since 1986 — 1,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Martika
Martika is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1986, 1,077 American babies have been named Martika. Its peak came in 1990, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Martika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Martika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2001 | 10 | #9,840 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,431 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,197 |
| 1990 | 273 | #757 |
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Famous people named Martika
- Martika Singer · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Martika in 2025?
Martika did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Martika?
1,077 babies have been named Martika in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Martika most popular?
Martika peaked in 1990, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Martika a boy or girl name?
Martika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Martika rising or falling?
Martika has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Martika?
Well-known people named Martika include Martika (singer).