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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mayve — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mayva|Mayvee
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Mayve

MAYV · 1 syllables

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Girl
#4832
↑↑ Surging
#4832
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#4832 in 2024
5yr change
+2309 ranks
Birth frequency
7.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #4832 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Mayve

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4832

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2309 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishMythologicalGirl1-syllableLegendaryStrongRisingRareNature-adjacent
Character
intoxicating presencecommanding authority
STRONG
High confidence

Mayve is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4832 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2309 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4832 · very rare
Mayve at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of Maeve, from Old Irish meaning 'she who intoxicates,' associated with the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#4832 in 2024
5yr change:+2309 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MaeveMaveMeaveMaven◈
Similar Style
SaoirseSiobhanAislingFionaAoife
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mayve
Finn◈LiamCillian◈ElowenSorchaRowan◈Declan◈Faye
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Mayve · Overview
Summary

Mayve is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4832 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mayve scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2309 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological character
Mayve carries a bold, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mayve is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mayve.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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