Maeve
«Queen; she who enchants»
The constellation of Maeve · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Maeve
«Queen; she who enchants»
Maeve says it plainly. A name of Irish origin whose meaning has traveled intact to this day.
Maeve at a glance
Origin: Irish
Symbolizes: leadership, courage and originality
Numerology: Expression 1 · Soul 11 · Personality 8
Ruling planet: Sun (number 1)
Day: Sunday Color: Gold Stone: Topaz
Popularity: #106 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
A natural leader—independent and pioneering; shines with its own light.
About the name Maeve
Behind Maeve stands the number 1, ruled by Sun. A natural leader—independent and pioneering. Everything points the same way: leadership, courage and originality.
The personality of Maeve in numerology
Numerology reads Maeve in three keys:
Expression 1 · Sun: A natural leader—independent and pioneering.
Soul 11 · Master 11: its quiet engine: inspiration and meaning.
Personality 8 · Saturn: right away, it leaves an impression that is capable and commanding.
The origin of Maeve
Of Irish origin, this name belongs to a rich cultural tradition with its own history and meaning. That is where Maeve comes from — and its «Queen; she who enchants» arrives today without losing its shine. By its number 1, Maeve is linked to the day Sunday, the color Gold, the element Fire and the stone Topaz.
How popular is Maeve?
Maeve just entered the radar. It didn't rank among the 200 most chosen names in the U.S. in the 2010s, and between 2020 and 2025 it already holds rank #106, with 15,893 girls registered according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
Choosing Maeve today means getting ahead of the wave: a rising name you won't hear in every classroom yet.
It entered the top 200 in this decade and hasn't left since.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Maeve a good name for your baby?
A good name is chosen with the ear and the heart. Maeve brings the heart («Queen; she who enchants»); you bring the ear: say it out loud with your last name. And for that final doubt, there is Astra's compatibility.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maeve mean?
Maeve means «Queen; she who enchants.» It is a name of Irish origin.
What is the numerology of Maeve?
Its number is 1, ruled by the Sun: A natural leader—independent and pioneering; shines with its own light.
Is Maeve a boy or girl name?
Maeve is used as a girl's name.