Gender: Female
Origin: Polynesian, French
Meaning: Welcome; Ocean; Surf
Pronunciation: may-VAH, /meɪˈvɑː/, M IY V AH
Popularity Rank: #5,410
Derived from the Tahitian and Maori word meaning 'welcome'. It is also believed to mean 'ocean' or 'surf' in other Polynesian languages.
The name Maeva is of Polynesian, French origin and means Welcome; Ocean; Surf. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Maeva is commonly found in France, Cameroon, Belgium, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: may-VAH
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /meɪˈvɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IY V AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Maeva is recorded 10,691 times globally, ranking it as the 5,410th most common name worldwide.
Maeva is most prevalent in France, with 9,309 occurrences, making it the 371th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Maeva is found among 1 in every 140 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #371 | 1 : 140 |
| Cameroon | #902 | 1 : 1,457 |
| Belgium | #1,528 | 1 : 1,043 |
| Switzerland | #1,287 | 1 : 1,108 |
| Spain | #4,916 | 1 : 5,455 |
| Italy | #12,314 | 1 : 14,599 |
| United States of America | #24,464 | 1 : 29,658 |
| Mauritius | #1,647 | 1 : 2,239 |
| Canada | #7,747 | 1 : 8,883 |
| Algeria | #19,737 | 1 : 38,013 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Maeva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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