Matija Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-TEE-yah /mɑːˈtiːjə/
Origin: Slavic; Hebrew
Meaning: Slavic: Gift of God; Hebrew: Matityahu
Historical & Cultural Background
Matija is a variant of the name Matthew, which has roots in both Hebrew and Slavic cultures. In Slavic regions, it is commonly used as a masculine given name.
The name has been popular in various forms across Europe, particularly in countries like Croatia and Slovenia.
Famous people named Matija
In this section, you will find notable people named Matija. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Matija who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Matija who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Matija Gubec was a Croatian peasant leader known for his role in the Croatian-Slovenian peasant revolt in the 16th century.
Matija Škrlj is a contemporary Croatian artist recognized for his contributions to modern art.
Matija Dedić is a Croatian jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative musical style.
Matija Kovačić is a Croatian football player who has played for various clubs in Europe.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matija was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Matija has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Matija has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Matija 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 Matija was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Matija
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Matija.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |