Girl · #12,688 in 2026

Matisha

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

Current Rank

#12,688

Peak Rank

#5,212 (1977)

Total Babies

167

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1999

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#5212

Peak Rank

167

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Matisha

Matisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 12 Matishas were born — ranking #5,212 that year. As of 2026, Matisha ranks #12,688 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 167 Matishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Matisha

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

Latisha
Manisha
Maisha
Natisha
Atisha
Maddish
Myrtaceae
Natasha
Natascha
Mattera
Matera
Mitella

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matisha

What does the name Matisha mean?

Matisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Matisha in 2026?

In 2026, Matisha ranks #12,688 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Matisha most popular?

Matisha reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #5,212 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Matisha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Matisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Matisha include Eron, Melondy, Trenell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Matisha

Matisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 167 births in the dataset. Matisha's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #5,212. Use the chart and map above to compare Matisha'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.