Warlike or dedicated to Mars
Derived from the Roman family name Marcius, which is itself a derivative of Marcus. It ultimately refers to Mars, the Roman god of war, signifying a person of strength or one dedicated to the deity.
Less common today
Marcia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #900 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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