Matea

“gift of God”

Croatia origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#5078US 2023

26Births / yr

↑Rising

755All-time births

📅 Since 192200

How to pronounce Matea

MAH·TEE

/ˈmɑ.ˈtiː/ · stress on MAH · 2 syllables

“gift of God”

Croatia origin · Girl name

What does Matea mean and where does it come from?

Matea is a feminine form of the name 'Mateo' or 'Matteo,' which is the Italian and Spanish variant of Matthew. In Croatian and Slovenian cultures, it has become a popular name. The name has biblical origins and is significant in Christian contexts. Notable figures include Matea Vuković, a Croatian p

Cultural significance

Matea has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Croatia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of gift of god.

Peak popularity

Reached #3230 in 2006 — currently #5078 in the US.

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How else can you spell Matea?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Mati

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Matea?

Matea works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Matea Grace

How popular is Matea right now?

Rising fast — up 667 spots — currently #5078 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#5078 · Top 3.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5078	26	▲ up 667 · +18% births
2022	#5745	22	▲ up 841 · +22% births
2021	#6586	18	▼ down 1434 · -25% births
2020	#5152	24	▲ up 517 · +4% births
2015	#5669	23	▼ down 1358 · -32% births
2010	#4311	34	▼ down 261 · -3% births
2005	#4050	35	▼ down 700 · -12% births
2000	#3350	40	▲ up 10312 · +700% births
1995	#13662	5	▼ down 3301 · -29% births
1990	#10361	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Matea

Best Year2000Rank #3350

Peak Count40

Average Rank#6396

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1990 - 202310 years

The story of Matea

Matea entered American naming records in 1922 and has been in use for over 102 years. With 755 total births recorded, Matea remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10361 in 1990 to #5078 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Matea in 2006:

Emily Emma Madison Isabella Ava

Matea by decade

Matea peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	5
1980s	14
1990s	130
2000s ★	360
2010s	222
2020s	24

💎Matea has only 755 total recorded births since 1922 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Matea?

Common

MatMatieMaty

What names sound and feel like Matea?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Matea also consider these

Mattea

Italian · gift of God

Mathea

Greece · gift of God

Malea

American · meaning 'the sea'

Makea

New Zealand · the first born

American · Derived from late

Mateah

American · gift of God

How is Matea written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Matea?

Matia BASQUE Matthaios BIBLICAL GREEK Matthias BIBLICAL GREEK Mattithyahu BIBLICAL HEBREW Mattityahu BIBLICAL HEBREW Mattheus BIBLICAL LATIN Matthias BIBLICAL LATIN Matthew BIBLICAL Matthias BIBLICAL Mattithiah BIBLICAL Matey BULGARIAN Mateu CATALAN Mate CROATIAN Matej CROATIAN Mateo CROATIAN Matija CROATIAN Matko CROATIAN Mato CROATIAN Matěj CZECH Matouš CZECH Matyáš CZECH Mads DANISH Mathias DANISH Matthias DANISH Matthias DUTCH Matthijs DUTCH Thijs DUTCH Ties DUTCH Mat ENGLISH Mathew ENGLISH Matt ENGLISH Matthew ENGLISH Mattie ENGLISH Matty ENGLISH Matias FINNISH Matti FINNISH Matéo FRENCH Mathéo FRENCH Mathias FRENCH Mathieu FRENCH Mathis FRENCH Mathys FRENCH Matthias FRENCH Matthieu FRENCH Mate GEORGIAN Mathias GERMAN Mathis GERMAN Matthäus GERMAN Matthias GERMAN Mattias GERMAN Matthias GREEK Makaio HAWAIIAN Mattityahu HEBREW Máté HUNGARIAN Mátyás HUNGARIAN Maitiú IRISH Matteo ITALIAN Mattia ITALIAN Matas LITHUANIAN Matej MACEDONIAN Mathias NORWEGIAN Mats NORWEGIAN Matteus NORWEGIAN Matthias NORWEGIAN Matthei OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Matthia OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Maciej POLISH Mateusz POLISH BRAZILIAN(Matheus PORTUGUESE Mateus PORTUGUESE Matias PORTUGUESE Matei ROMANIAN Matfey RUSSIAN Matvei RUSSIAN Matvey RUSSIAN Motya RUSSIAN Mateja SERBIAN Matija SERBIAN Matej SLOVAK Matúš SLOVAK Matej SLOVENE Matevž SLOVENE Matic SLOVENE Matija SLOVENE Matjaž SLOVENE Tjaž SLOVENE Mateo SPANISH Matías SPANISH Mathias SWEDISH Mats SWEDISH Matteus SWEDISH Matthias SWEDISH Mattias SWEDISH Yahweh THEOLOGY

Common questions about the name Matea

What does the name Matea mean?

Matea means "gift of God" — a name rooted in Croatia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Matea?

Matea is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Matea have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Matea?

Matea originates from Croatia tradition. Croatia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Matea?

Matea is a two-syllable name pronounced M AA1 T IY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Matea trending right now?

Matea is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.