Aliyah vs Maeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aliyah

Girl #237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly ascent, to rise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Jewish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#237
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lia, Liya

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Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

Aliyah Rank #237
Maeve Rank #75

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 vs #237 for Aliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aliyah ___

  • Aliyah Simone
  • Aliyah Renee
  • Aliyah Grace
  • Aliyah Jade
  • Aliyah Marie
  • Aliyah Noelle

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aliyah

Nadia Zara Leila Malik Kareem

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliyah or Maeve more popular?

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Aliyah at #237 in the United States.

What do Aliyah and Maeve mean?

Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin). Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Aliyah and Maeve boy or girl names?

Aliyah is primarily a girl name. Maeve is primarily a girl name.

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