Matia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-TEE-ah /məˈtiːə/
Origin: Hebrew; Italian
Meaning: Hebrew: Gift of God; Italian: A form of Matthew
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Matia has its roots in the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which translates to "gift of God." This name was adapted into Greek as Matthaios and subsequently into Latin as Mattheus. The evolution of the name continued into Old French as Mathieu before it was introduced into English as Matthew.
The feminine form, Matia, likely emerged as a derivative in various cultures, reflecting the adaptation of masculine names into feminine forms, particularly in regions influenced by Romance languages. Historically, the name Matthew is associated with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew, a significant text in the New Testament.
This Gospel, likely written in the first century CE, has played a crucial role in Christian theology and liturgy. The name Matia, while less common, shares this biblical heritage and is often seen as a feminine counterpart to Matthew, embodying similar spiritual significance.
Culturally, names derived from biblical figures have maintained a lasting presence in various societies, often symbolizing faith and divine favor. The name Matia, while it may not have the same widespread recognition as its masculine counterpart, carries with it the connotations of grace and divine gift.
In some cultures, diminutive forms or variations of Matia may exist, reflecting local linguistic practices and the name's adaptability across different languages and traditions. Overall, Matia represents a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, rooted in its biblical origins.
Famous people named Matia
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Matia Bazar is a musical group best known for songs like Ti Sento, Solo per Amore, and E dirsi ciao.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matia was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Matia has ranked as high as #9060 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Matia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Matia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Matia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Matia.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1989 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Matia
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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