Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Matia since 1973
Babies named Matia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Matia is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1973. Its popularity peaked in 2000, and as of 2025 it ranks 14,942 with an incidence of about 1 in 321,453 newborns. The name has been rising in use since 2022, though it remains rare. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a modern variant of Matia (a feminine form of Matthias) or a creative coinage. The name has not been consistently associated with any particular state, and its appeal likely lies in its simple, melodic sound.
Matia first appeared in U.S. records in 1973. It may be a modern variation of Matia (from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God') or a creative respelling of names like Macy or Mia. Its use is relatively rare, with no clear historical or cultural root in an established language.
“Matia” around the world
Where Matia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mattie, Mia, Tia
Sibling names for Matia
Names that share Matia's style, for a brother or sister.
