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Matina

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Pronounced muh-TEE-nah /məˈtiː.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Matina is a Greek name associated with 'the morning' and used as a pet form of Matoula/Martha. A bright, cheerful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Greek pick: Matina carries a sense of 'the morning' (said 'muh-TEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningMatina is a Greek name associated with 'the morning' and used as a pet form of Matoula/Martha. A bright, cheerful name.
U.S. rank (2022)#16858 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 361

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419292022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Matina is a Greek name tied to 'the morning,' also used as a diminutive of Matoula/Martha. It reads sunny and affectionate, common in Greek families. A flowing sound (said 'muh-TEE-nah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sunny, and warm.

Did you know? Matina is a warm Greek name, linked to the morning and used as a familiar form of Matoula (a pet form of Martha).
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Matina — Greek 'of the morning'; Matoula/Martha form

Variations

MatoulaMarthaMattina

Nicknames

MatiTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matina mean?

Matina is a Greek name linked to 'the morning,' used as a pet form of Matoula/Martha.

How do you pronounce Matina?

It's said muh-TEE-nah /məˈtiː.nɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Matina a boy or girl name?

Here Matina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Matina?

Matina is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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