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Maeve: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Maeve mean?

Maeve is an Irish girl's name meaning “she who intoxicates”.

This Irish name has been cherished by parents seeking Celtic and British Isles heritage.

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Origin & History

Maeve draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.

Numerology of Maeve

Pythagorean Number

1

The Leader

Key Traits

Independent, pioneering, ambitious

Ruling Planet

☉︎Sun

Planetary Traits

Leadership, individuality, vitality

Names with numerology number 1 pair well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 1: The Leader☉︎ Sun in Numerology

The letters of Maeve

5 letters: 3 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. M4
  2. A1
  3. E5
  4. V4
  5. E5

Vowels (shaded): A, E, E.

Expression

1

The Pioneer

all letters

4 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 5 = 19 → 10 → 1

Soul Urge

11

Enlightenment

vowels

1 + 5 + 5 = 11

Personality

8

Ambitious

consonants

4 + 4 = 8

Popularity of Maeve

Current Rank

#76

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

26,442

Maeve is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Maeve in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#76

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #73Millie
  2. #74Emery
  3. #75Daisy
  4. #76Maeve
  5. #77Ayla
  6. #78Liliana
  7. #79Melody
  8. #80Lyla

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Names that share Maeve's numbers

Maeve: Expression 1, Soul Urge 11, Personality 8.

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Names that begin like Maeve: Mae-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Maeve mean?
Maeve is a Irish name meaning "she who intoxicates." It belongs to the Celtic & British family of names, carrying Celtic and British Isles heritage.
What is the numerology number for Maeve?
In Pythagorean numerology, Maeve has the number 1, known as The Leader. Key traits include: Independent, pioneering, ambitious. This number is ruled by Sun, the planet of leadership, individuality, vitality.
Is Maeve a popular baby name?
Maeve is moderately popular, ranking #76 among baby names.
What origin is the name Maeve?
Maeve is a Irish name from the Celtic & British tradition. Maeve draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.
Is Maeve compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Maeve (Number 1) pairs well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Maeve.

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