Mattaniah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. It was borne by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a king of Judah during the Babylonian captivity. The name is often associated with royalty and leadership due to its biblical usage.
The name Mattaniah saw a notable spike in usage in recent years, with seven babies given the name in 2021, compared to five each in 2007 and 2019. This brings the total number of newborns named Mattaniah over these years to seventeen.