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Mattea

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Pronounced mah-TAY-ah /mɑˈteɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian feminine of Matteo/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Mattea is the Italian feminine of Matthew — 'gift of God'. Lyrical, elegant, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian

MeaningItalian feminine of Matteo/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#4968 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,833

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mattea is an Italian feminine of Matteo/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' (the apostle and evangelist). A lyrical, elegant, devout name across Italy.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Matthew means 'gift of God' (Hebrew Mattityahu) — Mattea is its lyrical Italian feminine, elegant and devout.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Mattea — etymology

Variations

MattiaMateaMatthea

Nicknames

MattieTea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattea mean?

Mattea is the Italian feminine of Matthew — 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Mattea?

It's said mah-TAY-ah /mɑˈteɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mattea a boy or girl name?

Mattea is a girl's name.

How popular is Mattea?

Mattea is a rare name in the U.S.