Matai vs Ekemini

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matai

Boy #5,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, family title"

Origin: Samoan

Samoan Polynesian New Zealand

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Boy #24,801 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"time of peace, the appointed time"

Origin: Ibibio

Nigerian Ibibio Efik West African

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Matai Rank #5,507

Ekemini Rank #24,801

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 vs #24801 for Ekemini.

Is Matai or Ekemini more popular?

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 compared to Ekemini at #24801 in the United States.

What do Matai and Ekemini mean?

Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin). Ekemini means "time of peace, the appointed time" (Ibibio origin).

Are Matai and Ekemini boy or girl names?

Matai is primarily a boy name. Ekemini is primarily a boy name.