Mayve
Gender: Girl
Meaning: She who intoxicates; the great queen
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Meadhbh (intoxicating, the cause of great joy), the name of the legendary Queen of Connacht
Popularity: Ranked #2984 in 2025 with 56 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Maeve. Shares the meaning 'She who intoxicates; the great queen.'
Similar names: mayven, mave, maye, mayva, mayvee, mayvie, maeve, maive
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mayve? About 1 in 59,438 babies born in 2025 were named Mayve, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mayve
What does the name Mayve mean?
Mayve means “She who intoxicates; the great queen” from Irish Gaelic — from Meadhbh (intoxicating, the cause of great joy), the name of the legendary Queen of Connacht roots.
What is the origin of the name Mayve?
Mayve has Irish Gaelic — from Meadhbh (intoxicating, the cause of great joy), the name of the legendary Queen of Connacht origin. The traditional meaning is “She who intoxicates; the great queen”.
How popular is Mayve?
Mayve ranked #2957 in 2025 — given to 56 babies that year.
When was Mayve most popular?
Mayve peaked in 2025 with 56 babies registered that year.
Is Mayve a boy or girl name?
Mayve is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mayves in registered births are female.
How long has Mayve been recorded?
Mayve appears in birth records across 6 years — from 2015 through 2025.