Marietta - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Marietta \m(a)-rietta, mari(et)-ta\ is of French origin. Diminutive of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea" via Marie. Common since the mid 19th century. Philanthropist Marietta Tree.

Marietta has 4 variant forms: Maretta, Mariet, Mariette and Maryetta.

For more information, see also the related name Maria.

Baby names that sound like Marietta are Marita, Martta and Marette.

Marietta is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Marietta. Click here to compare Marietta with related baby names.