UK boy's name
Motti
A masculine Finnish diminutive of the name Mats or Mattias.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Motti is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Motti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 11 births.
This profile covers 75 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. 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 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 75 living people in the UK are called Motti. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Motti ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 11 boys were registered as Motti.
- • About 75 living people in the UK are estimated to have Motti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
11 births
Estimated living
75
2026
Meaning
What does Motti mean?
The name Motti has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a diminutive form of the name Mordechai, which means "warrior" or "servant of Marduk" (an ancient Babylonian god). The name Mordechai is derived from the Persian word "Morda" meaning "brave" or "little man."
Motti first appeared in ancient Jewish texts and scriptures, particularly in the biblical Book of Esther. In this book, Mordechai (the original form of the name) was a Jewish exile in Persia who played a pivotal role in saving the Jewish people from persecution by the Persian official Haman.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Motti was Motti Gur, an Israeli military leader and former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. He was born in 1935 and played a significant role in the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War.
Another notable figure with the name Motti was Motti Lerner, an Israeli playwright and journalist born in 1949. He is known for his thought-provoking plays that explored social and political issues in Israel.
In the field of sports, Motti Ivanir was an Israeli professional basketball player who played for several teams in the Israeli Premier League and the European professional leagues. He was born in 1952 and is considered one of the greatest Israeli basketball players of all time.
Motti Zisser, an Israeli historian and academic, has also made significant contributions to the study of the Middle East and its history. He was born in 1949 and has authored numerous books and articles on topics related to the region.
Motti Kidron, an Israeli filmmaker and screenwriter born in 1944, is known for his critically acclaimed films that explored the complexities of modern Israeli society. His works have been screened at various international film festivals and have won several awards.
While the name Motti has its roots in the Hebrew language and Jewish culture, it has also been adopted by other cultures and languages over time. However, its rich history and significance in the ancient Jewish texts and traditions continue to be an integral part of its legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Motti over time
The chart below shows babies named Motti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Motti, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Motti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Motti 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 | #3099 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3947 | 32 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3417 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Motti
- 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
Motti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Motti in the UK right now?
In 2024, Motti was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Motti most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 11 babies registered as Motti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Motti?
A masculine Finnish diminutive of the name Mats or Mattias.
How many people are called Motti in the UK?
A total of 75 babies have been registered as Motti across the 16 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.