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Mattia

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TEE-ah /mɑˈti.ɑ/High

Meaning: Italian form of Matthias — 'gift of Yahweh' — the apostle chosen by lotHigh

In 30 seconds: God's gift, Italian wrapping: Mattia is Matthias by way of Milan — the lottery-chosen apostle, a-ending and all-boy in Italy. Espresso-warm.
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Origin HighHebrew, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Matthias — 'gift of Yahweh' — the apostle chosen by lot
U.S. rank (2024)#3848 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

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

History & Origin

Mattia is the Italian form of Matthias — Hebrew 'gift of Yahweh', the apostle chosen to replace Judas. A Pirandello novel-hero (Mattia Pascal) and Italian playgrounds keep it thriving.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian-heritage families. Rare, God-given at the root, and Milanese.

Did you know? Matthias won apostleship by drawing lots — the New Testament's only elected position; Italy's Mattias top boy-name charts despite the feminine-looking a.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Mattia — etymology

Variations

MatthiasMathiasMatteo

Nicknames

Matti

Famous Bearers

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If you like Mattia…

Matteo— the Matthew-line Italian brother
Matthias— the Greek-Latin original
Mathis— the French-German cousin
Luca— a fellow Italian a-ending boy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattia mean?

Mattia is the Italian Matthias, 'gift of Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Mattia?

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

Is Mattia a boy or girl name?

Mattia is a boy's name in Italian use.

How popular is Mattia?

Mattia is a rare name in the U.S. and a favorite in Italy.