Mayve

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Pronounced MAYV /ˈmeɪv/High

Meaning: Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warrior-queen)Medium

In 30 seconds: Intoxicating and bold: Mayve spells Maeve — 'she who intoxicates' — a warrior-queen. Crisp, fierce, and lovely.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningSpelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warrior-queen)

U.S. rank (2024)#4832 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 76

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

Mayve is a spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (the legendary warrior-queen of Connacht). A crisp, fierce, lovely name; the phonetic spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Maeve. Rare, she-who-intoxicates at the root, and fierce.

Did you know? Maeve (Irish Medb) means 'she who intoxicates' — the fierce warrior-queen of Connacht in Irish legend; Mayve is a phonetic spelling, crisp and bold.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Maeve — root etymology

Variations

MaeveMaevMeave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayve mean?

Mayve spells Maeve — Irish 'she who intoxicates' (a warrior-queen).

How do you pronounce Mayve?

It's said MAYV /ˈmeɪv/ — a single syllable.

Is Mayve a boy or girl name?

Mayve is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayve?

Mayve is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Maeve is more common.