What is the origin of the name Matias?

Matias is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Matias?

Matias is currently ranked #16779 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Matias?

Matias is pronounced mah-TEE-ahs.

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Matias

mah-TEE-ahs

Popularity

#16779

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

23,249

Peak Year

#2,268 in 2024

First Recorded

1904

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Spanish and Portuguese form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Mat Tias Matt

Spelling Variations

Matthias Mathias

Similar Names

Sebastian Elias Gabriel Samuel

Personality Traits

IntelligentThoughtfulSpiritualKind

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