The nameMaite

Maite is a Basque and Spanish girl's name meaning "beloved".

Meaning

In Basque maite means "beloved". In Spanish it is also a blend of María Teresa.

Origin

Basque and Spanish.

History

In the United States Maite reached 1024th in 2011.

Famous people named Maite

Popularity of the name Maite

Maite in the United States

1042ndmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2011peak year (244 births)
4,272babies named Maite in the United States since 1880
0122244 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Maite was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,811 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Maite. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Maite in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 182 births a year.

Maite in France

2565thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1987peak year (300 births)
7,220babies named Maite in France since 1900
0150300 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Maite was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,540 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Maite. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Maite in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Maite in Belgium

1136thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2006peak year (180 births)
2,279babies named Maite in Belgium since 1995
090180 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Maite

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maite mean?

In Basque maite means "beloved". In Spanish it is also a blend of María Teresa.

What is the origin of the name Maite?

Basque and Spanish.

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

Maite is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Maite?

In 2024, Maite was the 1042nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 240 births.

What are the variants of the name Maite?

Variants and related names of Maite include Maria.

What are good sibling names for Maite?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Isadora, Lucie, Elina and Soraya for a sister, Lucien, Lenny, Lucius and Noam for a brother.

Who are famous people named Maite?

Maite Perroni, singer and actress.