UK name, mostly boys
Matia
A variant spelling of the feminine name Matilda, of Germanic origin meaning "mighty battle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Matia is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Matia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Matia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Matia ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Matia.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Matia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.9% of Matia registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Matia
In England and Wales birth records, Matia has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 88.9% of registrations are for boys and 11.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Matia registered for boys
- Ranked #3,523 in 2023
- 5 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (7 births)
Matia registered for girls
- Ranked #5,201 in 2007
- 3 girls registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Matia mean?
The name Matia originates from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Mattityahu," which means "gift of God." The name has been in use for centuries and has been spelled in various ways, including Mattithiah, Mattathias, and Mattathiah.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Matia can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Ezra, there is a reference to a man named Mattithiah, who was one of the Levites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This event is believed to have occurred in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Matia. One of the earliest was Matia ben Heresh, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was a contemporary of the famous Rabbi Judah the Prince and is mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
In the 13th century, Matia de Andujar was a Spanish Jewish philosopher and theologian. He is best known for his work "Torat ha-Kavod" (The Law of Honor), which discussed the importance of maintaining one's dignity and self-respect.
During the Renaissance period, Matia Preti (1613-1699) was an Italian painter and architect. He is renowned for his works in the Baroque style, particularly his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches in Italy and Malta.
In the 19th century, Matia Ramos (1783-1849) was a Mexican military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. He served as the Governor of the State of Mexico and is recognized as a hero in Mexican history.
Matia Mulumba Portogo (1914-1968) was a Congolese politician and activist who fought for the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly known as the Belgian Congo). He was a prominent figure in the Congolese nationalist movement and served as the Secretary-General of the Congolese National Movement.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Matia, highlighting its longevity and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Matia over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Matia in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Matia, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Matia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Matia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3629 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3704 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Matia
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Matia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Matia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Matia was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Matia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Matia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Matia?
A variant spelling of the feminine name Matilda, of Germanic origin meaning "mighty battle".
How many people are called Matia in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Matia across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.