Mata

Pronunciation: [ m-AHT-uh ]

Mata is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,964 in the US.

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Girl Name #38,964 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mata is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHT-uh.

Parents who love the name Mata often also consider Albert, Burma, Tishia .

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Historical Record

Mata first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.

Over 39 babies have been named Mata in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Mata is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,964 for girl names in the US .

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#38,964
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#38,964
Total SSA Count
6

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Matilda #410 Mattie #1057 Matilde #3957 Mathilda #4583 Mattea #4969

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mata

Is Mata a boy or girl name?
Mata is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Mata?
Mata is pronounced m-AHT-uh.
How popular is the name Mata?
Mata is currently ranked #38964 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Mata a common or rare name?
Mata is an uncommon name, ranked #38964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Mata?
Mata pairs well with Albert, Burma, Tishia, Paul in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Mata?
Related spellings include Matilda, Mattie, Matilde, Mathilda.

About the Name Mata

Mata is a girl name .

Mata is currently ranked #38,964 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mata include Matilda, Mattie, Matilde, Mathilda, Mattea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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