Melody Mata

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Mata — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Mata is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melody is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010. The surname Mata: Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá. Melody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melody

Greek

Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.

Surname: Mata

Spanish

Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melody Mata

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melody Mata:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melody?
The first name Melody originates from Greek. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.
When was Melody most popular?
The name Melody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mata?
The surname Mata originates from Spanish. Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname. Benjamin Mata (born 1998), Cook Islands footballer Bryan Mata (born 1999), Venezuelan baseball player Clinton Mata (born 1992), Angolan footballer Eduardo Mata (1942–1995), Mexican conductor and composer Ernesto Mata (1915–2012), Filipino military figure Francisco Mata (1932–2011), Venezuelan singer and composer Juan Mata (born 1988), Spanish footballer Lorenzo Mata (born 1986) Mexican-American basketball player Marcelino da Mata (1940–2021), Guinean-Português Army officer Marcos Mata (born 1986), Argentine basketball player Mario Suá.
What are the origins of the name Melody Mata?
The name Melody Mata combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Mata originates from Spanish.
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