The nameMaeva

Maeva is a Tahitian girl's name meaning "welcome". It is popular in France and in England and Wales.

Meaning

Maeva means "welcome" in Tahitian.

Origin

Tahitian, through French.

History

In England and Wales Maeva reached 123rd place in 2023.

Maeva in other languages

Maeva comes from Tahitian, where maeva means "welcome". It is mostly given in France and French Polynesia. It should not be confused with the Irish Maeve, which has a different origin.

Famous people named Maeva

Popularity of the name Maeva

Maeva in the United States

1313thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (178 births)
1,260babies named Maeva in the United States since 1880
089178 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Maeva was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 670 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Maeva. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Maeva in the United States were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 134 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.

Maeva in the United Kingdom

127thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2023peak year (482 births)
2,329babies named Maeva in the United Kingdom since 1997
0241482 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Maeva was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 2,185 births over the decade, 94% of all recorded babies named Maeva. Its rise began around 2019, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Maeva in the United Kingdom were born before 2023, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 410 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.

Maeva in France

301stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2001peak year (3,265 births)
58,945babies named Maeva in France since 1900
01,6333,265 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Maeva in Belgium

495thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2006peak year (180 births)
2,156babies named Maeva in Belgium since 1995
090180 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Maeva in Switzerland

236thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2000peak year (66 births)
1,138babies named Maeva in Switzerland since 2000
03366 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Sibling names for Maeva

Names from the same generation as Maeva, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maeva mean?

Maeva means "welcome" in Tahitian.

What is the origin of the name Maeva?

Tahitian, through French.

Is Maeva a girl's or a boy's name?

Maeva is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Maeva?

In 2024, Maeva was the 1313th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 174 births.

What are good sibling names for Maeva?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Akari, Inaya, Lottie and Gaia for a sister, Teo, Rune, Matheo and Alfie for a brother.

Who are famous people named Maeva?

Maëva Coucke, Miss France 2018.