Girl · #6,618 in 2026

Mata

Name: Popularity of the name Mata in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mata, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,618

Peak Rank

#3,687 (1953)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

1969

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#3687

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mata

Mata first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1885, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 10 Matas were born — ranking #3,687 that year. As of 2026, Mata ranks #6,618 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Matas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mata

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mata is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Motta
Motto
Moto
Meta
Mota
Mete
Matta
Metta
Mato
Mada
Mita
Mati

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mata

What does the name Mata mean?

Mata is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mata in 2026?

In 2026, Mata ranks #6,618 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mata most popular?

Mata reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #3,687 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Mata a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mata is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mata?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mata include Roye, Jeretta, Carrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mata

Mata is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Mata's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #3,687. Use the chart and map above to compare Mata's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.