Ines vs Maeva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ines

Girl #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ine, Nessi

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Maeva

Girl #1,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"welcome, greetings"

Origin: Tahitian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

French Polynesian Tahitian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,315
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Eva, Evie

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Popularity Comparison

Ines Rank #1,282
Maeva Rank #1,315

Ines is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1315 for Maeva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ines ___

  • Ines Maria
  • Ines Sofia
  • Ines Valentina
  • Ines Luna
  • Ines Elena
  • Ines Rosa

Maeva ___

  • Maeva Rose
  • Maeva Claire
  • Maeva Louise
  • Maeva Grace
  • Maeva Elise
  • Maeva Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ines

Mateo Santiago Camila Lucia Rafael

If you choose Maeva

Maia Lena Océane Théo Lucie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ines or Maeva more popular?

Ines is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Maeva at #1315 in the United States.

What do Ines and Maeva mean?

Ines means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Latin origin). Maeva means "welcome, greetings" (Tahitian/Polynesian origin).

Are Ines and Maeva boy or girl names?

Ines is primarily a girl name. Maeva is primarily a girl name.

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