Maive
Maive is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,498 in the US, popular nicknames include Mai, May, and Maiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Maive first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 86 babies have been named Maive in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maive is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,498 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,498
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Nicknames
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About the Name Maive
Maive is a girl name .
Maive is currently ranked #9,498 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maive include Mai, May, and Maiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis