Warlike or dedicated to Mars
Markeda is a feminine elaboration of the name Mark, which is derived from the Latin name Marcus. It ultimately traces back to Mars, the Roman god of war. While rare, it follows the pattern of adding the suffix -eda to established masculine roots to create a unique feminine form.
Less common today
Markeda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,013 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
