Total births
1,178
Girls' name · since 1977
Mataya
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,178 babies named Mataya, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9135
- among girls today
- 1,178
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Mataya currently ranks #9135 among girls' names in America, with 1,178 babies recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mataya has been recorded 1,178 times among girls since 1977, currently ranked #9135 nationally and more common than 48% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #9135 among girls today
- 1,178 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mataya is currently the #9135 girls' name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 1,178 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9135
- among girls today
- 1,178
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Mataya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9135
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Mataya was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
76 babies were named Mataya in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Mataya compares
1,178 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mataya's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mataya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,178 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mataya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mataya splits its recorded history at 2006: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 76 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mataya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#9,135
Active since
1977
Mataya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Mataya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mataya's strongest decade.
560 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Mataya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
230 births
- 2000s
2000s
560 births
- 2010s
2010s
275 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 560 births (48% of all-time use).
How Mataya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mataya's total volume
Mataya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mataya by state
Where Mataya concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 39 | 3.3% |
| #2 | South Dakota | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Washington | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | California | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | North Dakota | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
Minnesota share of Mataya's total US births 3.3%
Even split
39 of 1,178 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Mataya appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mataya? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,178 babies named Mataya. Today it holds rank #9135 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 76 births.
When was Mataya most popular? ▼
Mataya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 560 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Mataya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mataya are Minnesota (39 births), South Dakota (15 births), Washington (15 births).
How long has the name Mataya been used? ▼
Records for Mataya go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mataya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mattie, Matilda, Mathilda, Matthew, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mataya's data
- Mataya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (560 total births); usage has since declined to 94 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Matayas (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mataya
Nearby Names Like Mataya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mataya
Mattie Girl
#1052 133,079 births
Matilda Girl
#410 37,270 births
Mathilda Girl
#4560 7,527 births
Matthew Girl
#11175 5,580 births
Matilde Girl
#3969 3,220 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mataya: #9135 Girls' Name - 1,178 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mataya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mataya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.