Boy nameCurrently #5,563 in the USFalling
Matai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20135 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Matai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Matai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Matai |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Matai through the decades
- Matai peaked in 2013, when 33 babies were named Matai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Matai has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Matai currently ranks #5,563 in the US and is cooling off.