Maeva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Polynesian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maeva means 'welcome' or 'greeting' in Polynesian.
Meaning of the Name Maeva
Maeva is a Polynesian name meaning 'welcome' or 'greeting'. It is commonly used in Tahiti and other islands in the South Pacific. The name carries a warm and inviting connotation, symbolizing hospitality and openness. Maeva is often given to girls and has a beautiful and exotic sound.
Popularity of the Name Maeva
The popularity for the name Maeva peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 130 births, which ranked number 3,013 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Maeva had the most female births in 2022 with 130, which ranked number 1,608 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Maeva has increased sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 130 births, an increase of 348.28%. Among females, Maeva has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 130 births, an increase of 348.28%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maeva
- 20 Year Trend of Maeva: 983.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Maeva: 348.28%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maeva: 348.28%
Popularity of Maeva by State
Among females, Maeva was most popular in Midwestern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maeva. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maeva
- Total Births of Maeva: 151 (16.19%)
- Female Births of Maeva: 151 (16.19%)
Given the upward trend of Maeva over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.19% increase in total births, for a total of 151 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maeva have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 151 female births in 2024, an increase of 16.19%.