Matisyahu: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: mah-tis-YAH-hoo
Origin: Hebrew
gender-male

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Matisyahu means "gift of God."

The name Matisyahu is of Hebrew origin and is traditionally given to males. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." This name holds significant cultural and historical value, often associated with ancient Jewish heritage. In contemporary times, the name Matisyahu gained prominence through the American reggae musician Matisyahu, born Matthew Paul Miller. He is well-known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock, and hip-hop sounds, which brought a unique identity to the name in modern pop culture. The name carries a sense of tradition while also being linked to innovative artistic expression.

Matisyahu Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Matisyahu is currently #29698 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Matisyahu is currently #12744 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Matisyahu is currently #14868 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Matisyahu is currently #6380 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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