What is the origin of the name Mataya?

Mataya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Mataya?

Mataya is currently ranked #9314 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mataya?

Mataya is pronounced muh-TAY-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Mataya

muh-TAY-uh

Popularity

#9314

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,164

Peak Year

#76 in 2003

First Recorded

1977

Style

Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Maya, which has multiple origins including Hebrew (meaning "water") and Sanskrit (meaning "illusion" or "magic"). It conveys a sense of wonder.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Taya Mat

Spelling Variations

Maya Maia Mya

Similar Names

Maya Layla Anya Seraphina

Personality Traits

MysticalArtisticIntuitiveDreamy

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