Matija
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Matija first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 17 babies have been named Matija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matija is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,308 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,308
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Matija
Matija is a boy name .
Matija is currently ranked #44,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matija include Mat, Mati, Matiy, Matiie, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matija include Matias, Matisse . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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