Marshea is a unique and distinctive name of African American origin. It is derived from the names Marsha and Sherae, which are themselves variations of the name Marsha.
The name Marsha is believed to have originated as a short form of Marshland, which refers to an area of land that is regularly flooded with water. Alternatively, it could also be a variant of the name Marcia, which means "dedicated to Mars" in Latin.
Sherae is a variation of the name Sherry, which is derived from the Persian word "sharareh," meaning "sweet." It is often used as a nickname for names like Cheryl or Sheryl.
Therefore, Marshea can be interpreted as a combination of these meanings, perhaps signifying someone who is dedicated and sweet, with a connection to water or nature.
There are no historical figures named Marshea that have significantly contributed to its popularity. However, the name has been used in pop culture from time to time. For instance, Marshea Martin was a character in the American television series "The Wayans Bros.
The name Marshea has seen a varied number of births over the years in the United States. The most popular years for this name were 1986 and 1994 with 10 births each, while the least popular year was 1972 with only 6 births. Interestingly, there were two periods where the name's popularity grew rapidly: between 1992 and 1993 (an increase from 11 to 8 births), and between 1995 and 1996 (an increase from 8 to 8 births). Despite these fluctuations, the overall total number of births with the name Marshea in the United States is 165.