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Maeve

“She who intoxicates”

1 syllable · 5 letters

About the name Maeve

The legendary queen Medb of Connacht started a war over a bull, which makes Maeve one of the few names whose original bearer was frankly terrifying. The modern spelling is far friendlier, and its single decisive syllable has driven a steady climb since 2000.

Maeve is a girl name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, pronounced MAYV. On the NameRarity scale it scores 39 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the steadily rising.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
She who intoxicates
Origin
Irish (Gaelic)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MAYV
Syllables
1
Letters
5
US rank
#128
Peak era
steadily rising
Rarity
39 / 100
Per million
~280
Starts with
M
Numerology
1 · The Pioneer

How popular is Maeve?

Popularity61/100
Rarity39/100

Maeve sits at approximately #128 in recent US rankings. Roughly 280 people per million carry it — about 1 in 3,571. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Maeve

  • Maeve Binchy
    Irish novelist
  • Maeve Higgins
    Irish comedian and writer

Spellings and variants of Maeve

MeaveMedbMave

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FRAY-uh

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Friendship, friendly one

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Niamh

NEEV

Radiance, brightness

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BRY-un

Noble, high

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Ultra Rare

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CHHAH-yah

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Maeve — frequently asked questions

What does the name Maeve mean?

Maeve means "She who intoxicates". It is a name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, most often given to a girl.

How do you pronounce Maeve?

Maeve is pronounced MAYV, with 1 syllable.

How rare is the name Maeve?

Maeve scores 39 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 3,571 people carry it — about 280 per million.

What is the numerology number for Maeve?

Maeve carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 8.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Maeve?

The lucky number for Maeve is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.

Is Maeve a popular name?

Maeve currently sits around rank #128 in the United States, and its strongest period was the steadily rising.