Machi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAH-chee / ˈmɑː.tʃiJapanese; Hebrew
Meaning
Machi (Japanese) - town; Machi (Hebrew) - a form of the name Matthew
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Machi' refers to a town or urban area, often used in place names. In Hebrew, it is a diminutive or variant of 'Matthew,' which means 'gift of God' and has biblical significance.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Machi
- Machié
International Variants
- Matthias (Greek)
- Matteo (Italian)
- Mateo (Spanish)
Famous people named Machi
Machi Tawara — poet.
Machi Kawai — artist.
Fictional characters named Machi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Machi was first seen in the United States in 1999. Machi has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Georgia, Maryland, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Machi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Machi (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |