Overview
- Reniec, which shared a Mother's Day list on Sunday, reported 276 people named Nona, with smaller counts for Ma (45), Madre (32), Maternidad (18), Mamita (14), Mami (10) and Madrecita (2).
- Counts for Materno and Mamacha differ across outlets, with RPP and Perú21 citing one person for each name while La República reports two for each, and no article shows an official correction.
- The post drew wide reactions on social media, and Reniec replied that registrars offer guidance but parents make the final decision on a child’s name.
- The registry also tallied 763,498 birth registrations and record issuances through April 30, 2026, highlighting the need for a DNI so babies can access health care, school and other rights.
- Names like Mamacha reflect Andean usage as a term of respect for maternal figures, showing how regional expressions and affection shape naming in Peru.