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Maty

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAY-tee /ˈmeɪ.ti/Medium

Meaning: A short, affectionate form read as a clip of Matilda ('mighty in battle') or Maria, or as a standalone modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet short name: Maty reads as a clip of Matilda or Maria in two beats (said 'MAY-tee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA short, affectionate form read as a clip of Matilda ('mighty in battle') or Maria, or as a standalone modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#16436 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519952025

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

Maty works as a short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle') or Maria, or as a clean modern name in its own right. Friendly and current, its precise route is uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MAY-tee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, short, and friendly.

Did you know? Maty reads as a breezy short form of Matilda or Maria — or a standalone modern pick — light and friendly, with a route that is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-tee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Maty — Short form of Matilda/Maria or coinage; route uncertain

Variations

MattyMatiMaddie

Nicknames

MayMat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maty mean?

Maty reads as a short form of Matilda or Maria, or a standalone coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maty?

It's said MAY-tee /ˈmeɪ.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maty a boy or girl name?

Maty is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Maty?

Maty is a rare name in the U.S.

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