Matea

Q: What is the origin of Matea?

Matea is of Slavic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Matea a girl name?

Matea is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Matea is used in several Slavic contexts as a feminine form linked to Matthew, interpreted as gift of God.

Themes:slavichebrewtheophoricgift

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Matea

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6295Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Matea did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Matea Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Matea.

8 ideas

maty

Nickname

mate

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mie

Nickname

atea

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teay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Matea

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Matea mean?

Matea means "Gift of God". Matea is used in several Slavic contexts as a feminine form linked to Matthew, interpreted as gift of God.

What is the origin of Matea?

Matea is of Slavic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Matea?

According to the latest SSA data, Matea is currently ranked #6295 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Matea a girl name?

Matea is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Matea?

Popular nicknames for Matea include maty, mate, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Matea?

There are many names similar to Matea in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSlavic, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#6295

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alek Aleksander Andrey Andrik Andrej

Sisters

Ania Aleksandra Alyna Anja Anica

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