The baby name Mattea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/məˈteɪə/ or /mɑːˈteɪə/ (ma-TAY-uh)', 'Italian': '/matˈtɛa/ (mat-TEH-ah)'}.
Mattea is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Mattea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/məˈteɪə/ or /mɑːˈteɪə/ (ma-TAY-uh)', 'Italian': '/matˈtɛa/ (mat-TEH-ah)'}.
Mattea is Italian in Origin.
Mattea is the Italian feminine form of Matteo, itself the Italian equivalent of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew Matityahu meaning “gift of God” or “Yahweh’s gift.” The name passed through Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus via the New Testament, carrying long-standing Christian associations with the apostle and evangelist. Many modern parents also appreciate its clear, gratitude-centered meaning.
Used quietly in Italy for centuries, Mattea saw a modest revival from the late 20th century, especially in Catholic and Italian-diaspora communities; it remains uncommon but accessible in English-speaking countries through its link to Matteo/Matthew. Related forms include Matea (South Slavic), Mathea (Scandinavian/German), and Mateja (Slovene/Croatian/Serbian, often unisex). Masculine counterparts are Matteo and Mattia (Italian) and Mateo (Spanish). Nicknames and short forms include Matty, Tea/Téa, and Tia. A contemporary bearer is Canadian quiz champion Mattea Roach, which has helped boost the name’s visibility.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #125 | 11 | 1,786 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #149 | 5 | 3,773 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2010 | #173 | 2 | 1,467 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| HR | 0 | #180 | 2 | 2,081 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #271 | 15 | 2,795 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #275 | 15 | 3,687 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #395 | 11 | 3,185 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #410 | 11 | 1,885 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IT | 0 | #691 | 24 | 4,183 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #837 | 745 | 9,415 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #890 | 27 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Mattea is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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