Gift of God
Mataio is the Hawaiian form of the name Matthew. It shares the same etymological roots as the English name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It is a culturally specific choice that offers a rhythmic, vowel-heavy alternative to its more common counterparts.
Less common today
Mataio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,348 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional rugby league player
