Holding steady.
Popularity of Matha since 1893
Babies named Matha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Matha's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matha is a name of uncertain origin that briefly appeared in the United States in the 1890s. Its first and only recorded year of use was 1893, when it achieved its peak rank, though it did not rank among the top names. The name has remained extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has not seen a resurgence. Matha may be a variant of Martha or Matthew, but without strong evidence, its etymology remains speculative. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a vintage charm typical of the late 19th century. The digest shows no top states of use and no similar names, highlighting its unique but fleeting appearance in American naming history.
Matha is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in the 1890s. It is likely a variant of Martha, derived from the Aramaic word meaning "lady" or "mistress," or possibly a feminine variant of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning "gift of God." The name has never been widely used, with its only recorded peak occurring in 1893.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matty, Mattie
Sibling names for Matha
Names that share Matha's style, for a brother or sister.
