Mateja
Pronunciation: [ m-aht-AYY-uh ]
Mateja is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,373 in the US, popular nicknames include Mat, May, and Matie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Mateja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 67 babies have been named Mateja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mateja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,373 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,373
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Mateja is also used as a boy name, ranked #29789.
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About the Name Mateja
Mateja is a girl name .
Is Mateja a boy or girl name? Mateja is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,373 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,789. Mateja is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mateja is currently ranked #21,373 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mateja include Mat, May, Matie, and Mateie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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