UK girl's name
Maevy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "welcome rain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maevy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maevy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Maevy is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Maevy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maevy ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 girls were registered as Maevy.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maevy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Maevy mean?
The name Maevy is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of Mae and Evelyn or Evie. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins from ancient civilizations.
That being said, the name does share some similarities with the Old English name Maeve, which was derived from the Gaelic word "máith" meaning "good" or "cause." Maeve was a popular name in Ireland and was borne by the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht, a powerful warrior queen who features prominently in Irish mythology and folklore.
While there are no recorded instances of the exact spelling "Maevy" being used historically, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne similar names. One example is Maewyn Succat, better known as Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the 5th century AD.
Another historical figure with a similar name is Maeve Binchy, an Irish novelist and playwright who lived from 1940 to 2012. Her works, which often explored the lives of ordinary Irish people, earned her widespread acclaim and several literary awards.
In the realm of entertainment, there is Maeve Quinlan, an American actress born in 1964, best known for her roles in television shows like South of Nowhere and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Additionally, Maeve Dermody, an Australian actress born in 1984, has gained recognition for her performances in films such as Blackwater Trail and Beautiful Kate.
Lastly, Maeve Gilmore, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1982, has made a name for herself in the indie music scene with her unique blend of folk and pop styles.
While the name Maevy itself may not have a long historical lineage, it draws upon elements from various cultures and time periods, reflecting the diverse and ever-evolving nature of modern naming conventions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Maevy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maevy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4709 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Maevy
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maevy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maevy in the UK right now?
In 2023, Maevy was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Maevy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Maevy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maevy?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "welcome rain".
How many people are called Maevy in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Maevy across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.