Maeva Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maeva originates from Polynesian culture, meaning 'welcome'. It has evolved from the Tahitian word 'maeva'. The name reflects traits of warmth and hospitality and has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in French-speaking regions. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Maeva is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maeva has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maeva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24683rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8360th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2180th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maeva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maeva"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪvə/
Origin
Polynesian
Etymology
Maeva is derived from the Tahitian word 'maeva', which means 'welcome' or 'to welcome'. It reflects the hospitable nature of Polynesian culture.
Meaning
welcome
Language Evolution
Ma'evā, Maeva
Historical Usage
The name Maeva gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and exotic name, particularly in French-speaking countries and among those with an interest in Polynesian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Mae, Maya, Maeve
Modern Popularity & Image
Maeva is perceived as an exotic and charming name, often associated with warmth and hospitality, reflecting its meaning.
Famous People
Maeva Coucke, French beauty queen and Miss France 2018, Maeva Martinez, French actress and model
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maeva"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maeva"
"Maeva" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24683rd of 27321 | 8 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8360th of 35406 | 207 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2180th of 30306 | 1,029 |
Regional Popularity of "Maeva" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maeva" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
92.47% 6901st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.44% 1611th/3984 |
52.80% 2369th/4487 |
43.73% 2983rd/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maeva"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maeva" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.