Maeve
ma(e)-ve
US Popularity:259
Origin:Irish
Meaning:intoxicating; she who rules
Maeve is a baby girl name of Irish origin. Meaning “intoxicating” or “she who rules”, this name .this name has been spelled in different ways over the years, including Meadhbh, Medb, Meabh, and Mave. Fans of Irish mythology will recognize Maeve as the Queen of Connacht and the Goddess of Love and Desire. Queen Maeve was a force to be reckoned with, and her beauty and determination still thrums with the beating heart of Ireland. If you want baby to be reminded of this Irish legend or remembered for her unique willpower, strength, and ambition, the name Maeve will not let you down.
Maeve Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maeve is currently #14 on The Bump
Girl:Maeve is currently #6 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maeve is currently #259 in U.S. births
Girl:Maeve is currently #82 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#259
in 2022
+ 49
from 2021
Sources
Medieval Scotland, Index of Names in Irish Annals: Meadhbh, http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Meadhbh.shtml)
Academia, Medb 'the intoxicating one'? (Re-)constructing the past through etymology June 2013
Bard Mythologies, Maeve
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