Matias
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #170 in 2025 with 2,140 babies born.
History: Matias is the Spanish and Finnish form of Matthias, from the Hebrew 'Mattityahu,' meaning gift of God. Matthias was the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot in the New Testament. The name is popular across Spain, Latin America, and Scandinavia, and has grown in use in the United States as a multicultural alternative to Matthew.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Matias? About 1 in 1,555 babies born in 2025 were named Matias, or roughly 5.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matias
What does the name Matias mean?
Matias means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Matias?
Matias has Spanish/Finnish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Matias?
Matias ranked #170 in 2025 — given to 2,140 babies that year.
When was Matias most popular?
Matias peaked in 2024 with 2,263 babies registered that year.
Is Matias a boy or girl name?
Matias is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Matiass in registered births are male.
Is the name Matias rising or falling in popularity?
Matias has risen 46 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #216 in 2020 to #170 in 2025.
How long has Matias been recorded?
Matias appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1904 through 2025.