boy's name
Matija
MAH-tee-yah (Croatian)
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 57
Matija is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Matija is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Matija Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Matija?
In 2024, Matija was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Matija Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matija
- Croatian MAH-tee-yah
Sibling Names for Matija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matija
How popular is the name Matija?
In 2024, Matija was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Matija a girl's or a boy's name?
Matija is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matija?
Matija has 3 syllables.
When was Matija most popular?
Matija peaked in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.