Matasha is of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name 'Matthaios', which means 'gift of God'. It is a variant spelling of the name Natasha, which gained popularity in the West through Leo Tolstoy's novel 'War and Peace'. Matasha offers a unique twist on the classic name while retaining its rich history.
"Matasha was a popular name for newborn girls between 1970 and 1992, with the highest number of births recorded in 1975 (18). However, its popularity seemed to decline towards the end of this period, with only 7 births each in 1990 and 1992."