Martina is the feminine form of Martin, which comes from the Roman god Mars and means "of Mars" or "warlike". The tennis champions Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis and the country singer Martina McBride have given the name a strong, sporty image in the United States. Martina ranked number 922 in 2000, its best year, and has recovered from number 1632 in 2015 to number 1371 in 2025.