How Many People Are Named Mata?

Complete statistics for the name Mata: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mata
Uncommon
Sanskrit

Mata means 'mother' in Sanskrit, making it a deeply symbolic choice. Only 39 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 8,532,626 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority of Mata's bearers are over 60, reflecting its older-generation roots.

~47,012
Living in US
1 in 7,050
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mother
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Nurturing Protective
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

141,919
Worldwide Bearers
#7,381
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
88,516
🇷🇺 Russia
16,427
🇳🇵 Nepal
4,911
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4,328
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,548
🇧🇯 Benin
3,155
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
2,751
🇲🇱 Mali
2,706
🇬🇳 Guinea
2,228
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,548

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
39 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (4%)
131
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 137 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mata Through the Generations

Mata's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but limited growth. With only 10 births in 1953 marking its peak, the name has remained stable since then. Today, 131 of the 137 recorded births are over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to earlier decades. This legacy is preserved by a small but dedicated group, keeping Mata's essence alive.

✨ Similar Names to Mata

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mata's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mata

How Many People Have the Name Mata?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,012 people in the United States currently share the name Mata. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,050 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Mata a Common or Rare Name?

Mata is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mata Mean?

Mata means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mata in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mata Most Popular?

The name Mata reached peak popularity in 1953, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mata?

Approximately 47,012 people named Mata live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 47,012. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,050 Americans.

Is Mata a rare name?

Mata is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,050 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mata mean?

Mata means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mata more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mata are male and 100% are female.

When was Mata most popular?

Mata peaked in 1953 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US47,012
All-Time Births47,012
1 in X1 in 7,050
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1953
World Rank#7,381
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.