Marketa

Marketa is a feminine name of Czech origin, serving as the Czech form of Margaret. The name derives ultimately from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Marketa has been used in the Czech Republic for centuries and carries cultural significance in Czech naming traditions. The name became internationally recognized through notable bearers like Czech filmmaker Marketa Lazarová and tennis player Marketa Vondroušová. While mainly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the name occasionally appears in other parts of Central Europe. Marketa offers an accessible yet distinctive alternative to the more common Margaret or Marguerite, while maintaining its connection to the widespread family of Margaret-derived names. The pronunciation is mahr-KEH-tah, with emphasis on the middle syllable.

Pronounced mar-KAY-tuh.

As of October 2026, Marketa ranked #19161 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #2252 in 1984.