The baby name Maevy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪvi/ (MAY-vee).
Maevy is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Maevy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪvi/ (MAY-vee).
Maevy is Irish in Origin.
Maevy is a modern, rare given name, likely fashioned as an affectionate -y elaboration of Maeve (Irish Méabh/Medb), or as a blend of Mae and Ivy; in Francophone contexts it may also echo Maëva. If linked to Maeve, its meaning follows the Old Irish medb “intoxicating” or “she who intoxicates,” tied to the legendary Queen of Connacht. Via Maëva (from Tahitian), it can carry the welcoming sense “welcome.” Pronounced MAY-vee, it fits the contemporary preference for light, two-syllable names ending in -y.
Usage is recent, with Maevy appearing in English- and French-speaking circles alongside sound-alikes like Ivy and Navy and culturally adjacent forms such as Maeve and Maëva. Variants and related forms include Maevie, Maévy, Maeve, Méabh/Medb, Maeva, and Maëva. Its flexible roots let families choose between mythic Irish allure, Polynesian warmth, or a stylish modern coinage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Maevy is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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