Mataya
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,243 in 2003
14 babies were named Mataya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,323 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mataya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mataya, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mataya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMataya first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #2,243. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMataya was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 39,526 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendMataya has slipped 2,323 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Mataya
Mataya is a girl name of Hebrew and Italian origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-aya”. US birth records list Mataya for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 39 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #2,243 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,942 girls |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,982 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,857 girls |
| 2020s | 9.7 | 103,627 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Mataya
What is the origin of the name Mataya?
Mataya has Hebrew, Italian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Mataya a boy or girl name?
Mataya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mataya?
Mataya ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#2,243).