Mataio is a unique and captivating given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "gift from God." It is composed of two elements: "Mata," which translates to "eye," symbolizing perception, wisdom, and insight; and "Io," representing the Hawaiian god of thunder, lightning, and storms. Thus, Mataio signifies a powerful gift or presence, making it a distinctive choice for a child's name.
Mataio saw its popularity peak in 2013 with 17 births, but has consistently remained a name given to around 5-9 children annually since then.