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Machias

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-CHY-uhs /məˈtʃaɪ.əs/Low

Meaning: Machias reads two ways, both uncertain: as a place-name in Maine (from an Algonquian word said to mean 'bad little falls') or as a Hebrew-styled name echoing Matthias; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-and-name puzzle: Machias is a Maine place-name (said 'muh-CHY-uhs'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningMachias reads two ways, both uncertain: as a place-name in Maine (from an Algonquian word said to mean 'bad little falls') or as a Hebrew-styled name echoing Matthias; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2006)#13252
2006 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Machias is best known as a Maine place-name of Algonquian origin, and separately echoes Matthias. As a given name it is very rare; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-CHY-uhs').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, place-linked, and uncertain.

Did you know? Machias is a town and river in Maine, from an Algonquian word often glossed 'bad little falls,' and also echoes Matthias; both routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-CHY-uhs').
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Machias — Maine place-name (Algonquian) / Matthias echo; routes uncertain

Variations

MachaiasMakiasMathias

Nicknames

MachMac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Machias mean?

Machias is a Maine place-name of Algonquian origin, or a Hebrew-styled name echoing Matthias; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Machias?

It's said muh-CHY-uhs /məˈtʃaɪ.əs/ - 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Machias a boy or girl name?

Machias is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Machias?

Machias is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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