Gift of God
Matayo is the Swahili form of the name Matthew, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It carries the same spiritual significance as its English counterpart, signifying a child as a divine blessing. While rare in the United States, it is a common and respected name in East African countries.
Less common today
Matayo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,294 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the film 'The Last King of Scotland' · The Last King of Scotland
