Will my child share the name Maeva with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 366 UK babies named Maeva per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maeva in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maeva becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maeva is rising: up 218 places since 2020, to #136 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #123 in 2023.

Is Maeva a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maeva is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Maeva?

Notable people named Maeva include: Maeva Estévez and Maeva Douma.

Is Maeva a popular baby name in the United States?

Maeva does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #136

Maeva

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Maeva sits comfortably in the UK charts at #136 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#136

About the Name Maeva

Maeva is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 230 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #123 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Maeva is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maeva in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Maeva

Maeva Estévez — Maeva Estévez Baux is an Andorran retired snowboarder who specialises in snowboard cross.
Maeva Douma — Maeva Douma is a Cameroonian cricketer who plays for the Cameroon women's cricket team.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.