The nameMattia

Mattia is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, the Italian form of Matthias. It means "gift of God".

Meaning

Mattia comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".

Origin

Hebrew, through Italian.

History

Very common in Italy, the name spread in France in the 2010s and has reached its highest level there in recent years.

Popularity of the name Mattia

Mattia in France

144thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (545 births)
3,400babies named Mattia in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mattia was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 2,465 births over the decade, 73% of all recorded babies named Mattia. Its rise began around 2014, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Mattia in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 461 births a year on average, against 104 in the five years before.

Mattia in Belgium

109thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2022peak year (130 births)
1,218babies named Mattia in Belgium since 1995
065130 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Mattia was most popular in Belgium in the 2020s, with 634 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Mattia. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Mattia in Belgium were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 112 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.

Mattia in Switzerland

34thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2022peak year (169 births)
3,573babies named Mattia in Switzerland since 2000
085169 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mattia mean?

Mattia comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Mattia?

Hebrew, through Italian.

Is Mattia a girl's or a boy's name?

Mattia is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Mattia?

Variants and related names of Mattia include Mathias, Mathieu, Matthias and Mattias.