Gift of God
Matika is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Mattea or Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'. It is often used as a diminutive or stylized feminine form in various cultures, including Slavic and Maori contexts, though its usage remains extremely rare in the United States.
Less common today
Matika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,822 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
