Marsai Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-sigh //ˈmɑːr.saɪ//
Origin: Latin; African
Meaning: God of war (Latin); a name of strength (African)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, Marsai is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, symbolizing strength and valor. In some African cultures, the name is associated with qualities of resilience and power, reflecting a rich tradition of naming that emphasizes strength.
The name has gained recognition in contemporary contexts, particularly through popular culture.
Famous people named Marsai
In this section, you will find notable people named Marsai. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marsai who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Marsai Martin — actress and producer.
Marsai McCoy — influencer.
Fictional characters named Marsai
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Marsai — 'Little' (film).
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marsai was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Marsai has ranked as high as #7315 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Marsai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marsai is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marsai was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marsai.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| 2024 | 34 | 10 | 24 |
| 2023 | 34 | 6 | 28 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
Top States for Marsai (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |