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Why parents love Maeve- Queen Medb is Irish mythology's most powerful woman — unmatched warrior heritage.
- The meaning she who intoxicates is bold and magnetic.
- One syllable with a smooth, distinctive sound: MAYV.
- Maeve Binchy gave it warm literary associations.
- Westworld's Maeve added fierce, modern sci-fi energy.
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The vibe of Maeve
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Origin & history of Maeve
Old Irish Medb (she who intoxicates)
→ modern Irish Maeve/Méabh
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Irish roots
Maeve (Irish: Medb or Méabh) comes from the Old Irish meaning she who intoxicates. Queen Medb of Connacht is the most memorable figure in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. In the Táin Bó Cúailnge, she launches a war to steal the great bull of Ulster, personally leading her armies and refusing to be subordinate to any man. Maeve Binchy (1940–2012) was one of Ireland's most beloved novelists. Westworld (2016–2022) featured Thandiwe Newton as Maeve Millay, a fierce, self-aware android. The name entered the US top 100 around 2020.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Ireland — Queen Medb appears in the Ulster Cycle, particularly the Táin Bó Cúailnge (Cattle Raid of Cooley).
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Today
Maeve remains a beloved choice, ranking #234 in the US. 26,442 babies have been named Maeve since 1940.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Irish mythology sources, SSA data
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How popular is Maeve?
2024
peak year
Maeve reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 3,098 babies were named Maeve (ranked #75 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #234, with about 1,739 babies given the name annually. Maeve has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 26,442 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,098
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #75)
(ranked #75)
1,739
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
17,390
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
26,442
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Maeve1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Maeve's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — an unexpected warmth beneath the warrior exterior. People named Maeve tend to be fierce, loyal, and protective. They fight for the people they love, not for conquest.
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Fierce loyalty✦
Warrior warmth◈
Fights for her people◎
Intoxicating presence♡
Answers to no oneM4
A1
E5
V4
E5
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Maeve🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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Famous people named MaeveClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Queen Medb
Warrior queen of Connacht, Irish mythology's most powerful woman.
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Maeve Binchy
Beloved Irish novelist known for Circle of Friends and Tara Road.
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Maeve (Westworld)
Fierce android character played by Thandiwe Newton.
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Maeve Brennan
Irish-American writer for The New Yorker.
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