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Maeve

Maeve is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “she who intoxicates.” In 2024 it was given to 3,098 girls in the United States.

Maeve at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“she who intoxicates”
Pronunciation
/meɪv/

About the name Maeve

Maeve belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “she who intoxicates” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Maeve first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #73 in 2023, and in 2024 3,098 babies received the name — 26,442 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maeve in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#73 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Maeve in 2024
3,098
Total since 1880
26,442

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maeve mean?

Maeve means “she who intoxicates” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Maeve a boy or girl name?

Maeve is a girl name. In 2024, 3,098 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maeve?

Maeve comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maeve?

Maeve first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #73 in 2023, and 3,098 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Maeve?

Maeve is pronounced /meɪv/ (IPA).

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