Matiss
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Matiss: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
Matiss is the Latvian form of Matthew, ultimately from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh." It has been popularised in Scotland largely through the influence of Matiss Kivlenieks, the talented Latvian ice hockey goaltender who tragically died in 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. The name shares its Hebrew root with the biblical apostle Matthew, giving it a deep religious resonance that transcends borders. In Latvia, Matiss is a consistently common name, though in Scotland it remains a distinctive and relatively rare choice, offering parents a melodic, international variant of a classic name.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6693 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y