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
Meaning & origin
Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating'. Queen Medb was a legendary ruler of Connacht.
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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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.