Maeva Girl

Popularity: #776 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAY-vah / /ˈmeɪ.və/

Polynesian; Tahitian

Meaning

Polynesian: 'welcome'; Tahitian: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Maeva is a name of Polynesian origin, commonly used in Tahiti and other islands in the region. It reflects the cultural values of hospitality and generosity. The name is often associated with the beauty of the islands and their welcoming nature. In recent years, it has gained popularity in various countries outside of its original context.

Trend Summary

The name Maeva has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

MiraMinaMabelMara

Variants

  • Maev
  • Maeve

International Variants

  • Maeva (French)
  • Maïva (French)

Famous people named Maeva

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Fictional characters named Maeva

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLeilaNiaTaliaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maeva was first seen in the United States in 1940. Maeva has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Maeva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maeva (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
14%
OH 13
14%
FL 13
14%
TX 10
11%
NY 9
10%
MO 8
9%
IN 6
6%
NC 6
6%
CO 5
5%
IA 5
5%
MA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
194011
19495
19958
20016
200212
200311
200412
200511
200617
200717
200823
200917
201019
201133
201229
201334
201447
201542
201642
201743
201869
201982
202093
202193
2022132
2023178
2024174