Maev

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Pronounced MAYV /ˈmeɪv/Medium

Meaning: A trimmed spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates; the intoxicating one') — the legendary Queen Medb of Connacht. Strong and one-beat.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong one-beat name: Maev is a form of Maeve, 'she who intoxicates' (said 'MAYV'). Bold and Irish.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningA trimmed spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates; the intoxicating one') — the legendary Queen Medb of Connacht. Strong and one-beat.

U.S. rank (2022)#9405 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maev is an Irish form of Maeve, from Medb ('she who intoxicates'), the legendary queen of Connacht. It reads strong and sleek — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAYV').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and Irish.

Did you know? Maev trims Maeve — from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates'), the warrior Queen Medb of Connacht — into a bold, minimal one-beat name (said 'MAYV').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Maev — Maeve form; Irish; 'she who intoxicates'

Variations

MaeveMeaveMaiv

Nicknames

MaeVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maev mean?

Maev is an Irish form of Maeve, from Medb, 'she who intoxicates.'

How do you pronounce Maev?

It's said MAYV /ˈmeɪv/ — one syllable.

Is Maev a boy or girl name?

Maev is a girl's name.

How popular is Maev?

Maev is an extremely rare name in the U.S.