Mattia

Meaning & origin

Mattia, the Italian form of Matthias, has seen growing use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 2001. By 2025, the name ranked 4,249th nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 71,170 births. Its popularity peaked in the most recent year, 2024, and shows a consistent upward trajectory, reflecting increasing interest in Italian names. The name is most common in Florida, the sole top state for Mattia. While still relatively rare in the U.S., Mattia offers a distinctly Italian alternative to the more familiar Matteo, connecting bearers to a rich biblical tradition through its meaning 'gift of God'.

Mattia is the Italian form of Matthias, which itself derives from the Greek name Ματθαίας (Matthaias), a variant of Mattathias, from the Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu), meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. The name appears in the New Testament as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. In Italy, Mattia has been a consistently popular choice since the late 20th century, often used alongside its more traditional counterpart Matteo.