Mattisyahu Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ma-TIS-yah-hoo //məˈtɪs.jə.hu//
Origin: Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning: Gift of God (Hebrew); God is with us (Yiddish)
Historical & Cultural Background
Mattisyahu is derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, a biblical figure known for leading a revolt against Hellenistic influence. In Yiddish culture, it reflects a connection to Jewish heritage and tradition.
The name has been popularized in modern times through various cultural references.
Famous people named Mattisyahu
In this section, you will find notable people named Mattisyahu. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mattisyahu who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Mattisyahu — musician.
Mattisyahu — public figure.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mattisyahu was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Mattisyahu has ranked as high as #1343 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Mattisyahu has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mattisyahu is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mattisyahu was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mattisyahu
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mattisyahu.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 |