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Matias
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “gift of God”
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- mah-TEE-uhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #170
- US babies 2025
- 2,140
- Best rank
- #159 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Matias
Matias is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
Matias is the Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, gift of God. In the New Testament Matthias is the disciple chosen to replace Judas among the twelve apostles, and he is honored as a saint. In Spanish the name is written Matías, with the stress on the second syllable. It is especially popular in Latin America and is well used in Finland and other Nordic countries. Matias feels warm and international, and Mati and Matt are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Matias first appears in US Social Security records in 1904. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #159 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,265 babies. In 2025, 2,140 babies were named Matias, and it ranked #170 nationally. That is 222% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,933 in 1920, #1,564 in 1950, #2,090 in 1980, #1,358 in 2000, #711 in 2010, and #170 in 2025. Of the 25,387 US boys named Matias since records began, 47% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 9,058 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hayes, Jett, Beckham, Colter, and Barrett.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Matias ranked highest in Texas, California, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #90 | 438 |
| California | #95 | 421 |
| New Mexico | #97 | 20 |
| Oregon | #124 | 33 |
| Arizona | #125 | 70 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Matias is usually pronounced mah-TEE-uhs, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Matias
A few middle names that flow with Matias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Matias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matias mean?
Matias is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Matias?
Matias has Spanish, Hebrew, and Greek roots. Matias is the Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, gift of God.
Is Matias a popular name?
Yes. Matias ranked #170 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Matias a boy or girl name?
Matias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Matias?
Matias is usually pronounced mah-TEE-uhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings