Of Mars; warlike or dedicated to Mars
Marquia is a modern feminine elaboration of Marcus or Mark, rooted in the Roman name Martius. It carries the ancestral meaning of being dedicated to the Roman god of war, Mars. While rare, it follows the American naming tradition of adding melodic suffixes like '-ia' to established masculine roots.
Less common today
Marquia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,606 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
