Maeve
Irish girl's name meaning “she who intoxicates”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- she who intoxicates
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #73
- Born in 2023
- 3,057
- Peak year
- 2023 (#73)
Meaning & origin
Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht.
Is Maeve an Irish name?
Yes — Maeve is an Irish name meaning "she who intoxicates". Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Maeve ranked #73 for girls. It has risen about 412 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,057 US girls were given the name Maeve.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #73 in 2023
“Unranked” means Maeve was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Maeve
Maeve is spelled M-A-E-V-E — 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Maeve: frequently asked questions
What does the name Maeve mean?
Maeve is a Irish name meaning "she who intoxicates". Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht.
Where does the name Maeve come from?
Maeve is of Irish origin. Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht.
Is Maeve a boy or a girl name?
Maeve is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Maeve?
In 2023, 3,057 US girls were given the name Maeve.
Is Maeve a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Maeve ranked #73 for girls. It has risen about 412 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Maeve?
Maeve is spelled M-A-E-V-E — 5 letters.
How common is the name Maeve?
In 2023, 3,057 US girls were given the name Maeve. In the latest US data, Maeve ranked #73 for girls. It has risen about 412 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Maeve an Irish name?
Yes — Maeve is an Irish name meaning "she who intoxicates". Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Maeve mean in Irish?
In Irish, Maeve means "she who intoxicates". Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht.
Is Maeve a Gaelic name?
Maeve is usually classified as Irish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "she who intoxicates".