Maeva
Meaningwelcome · Tahitian
- US rank
- #1,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,287 in 2023
156 babies were named Maeva in the US in 2025. It has climbed 609 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maeva you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,299 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maeva, 156 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maeva would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaeva first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,287.
- TrendMaeva has climbed 609 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaeva is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #617, followed by Indiana (#815) and Missouri (#926). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Tahitian, Maeva means “welcome”.
About the name Maeva
Maeva is a girl name of French origin meaning “welcome”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eva”. US birth records list Maeva for girls from 1940 to 2025, in 28 of those 86 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,287 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,396, with 156 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 girls |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,710 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,479 girls |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,762 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Maeva
What does the name Maeva mean?
Maeva means “welcome” in Tahitian.
What is the origin of the name Maeva?
Maeva has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Maeva a boy or girl name?
Maeva is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maeva?
Maeva ranked #1,396 for US girls in 2025, given to 156 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,287).