What does the name Maeve mean?

The name Maeve means "Intoxicating".

What is the origin of the name Maeve?

Maeve is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 3,098 babies were named Maeve in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Maeve is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Irish

Births Last Year: 3,098 ↗

All-Time Total: 26,442

Peak Year: 2024

Maeve is of Irish origin and means "intoxicating." It is derived from the Gaelic name Medb, which possibly means "she who intoxicates."

Girl names closely related to Maeve

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Boy names closely related to Maeve

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Births per year in the United States

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