Holding steady.
Popularity of Matasha since 1970
Babies named Matasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matasha is a rare modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 1970, a time when creative coinages and blended names were gaining popularity. It reached its highest usage in 1978, but overall it remains one of the more obscure names in the data. Like many names from its era, Matasha likely emerged as a feminine-sounding variation of established names such as Natasha or Masha, elements that give it a melodic, international feel. Despite its scarcity, Matasha has maintained a stable presence, appearing consistently in small numbers each year since 1970. Its trajectory shows no signs of a major revival, reflecting its status as a unique choice rather than a mainstream favorite.
Matasha is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s. It may be a combination of the popular prefix 'Ma-' (as in Maria) and the Slavic name Natasha, or an elaboration of the name Masha. Its exact derivation is unclear due to its rarity and recent coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mata, Tasha, Matsy
Sibling names for Matasha
Names that share Matasha's style, for a brother or sister.
