Maive

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Pronounced MAYV /ˈmeɪv/High

Meaning: A spelling of Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules/she who intoxicates'; a legendary queen of Connacht; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Intoxicating; she who rules: Maive spells Maeve. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules/she who intoxicates'; a legendary queen of Connacht; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2024)#9296 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

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

Maive is a spelling of Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules/she who intoxicates'; a legendary queen of Connacht (we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAYV').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Maeve. Rare in this form, she-who-rules at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maeve comes from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules' (a legendary queen of Connacht) — Maive is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the myth; said 'MAYV').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Maeve — Irish; legendary queen

Variations

MaeveMaveMaeva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maive mean?

Maive spells Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating; she who rules' (a legendary queen). We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Maive?

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

Is Maive a boy or girl name?

Maive is a girl's name.

How popular is Maive?

Maive is a very rare spelling in the U.S.