girl's name
Maedbh
MAYV (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Births on record 34
Maedbh is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2012 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #928. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1982.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maedbh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Maedbh?
In 2012, Maedbh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #928 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Maedbh Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maedbh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maedbh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maedbh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maedbh
- Irish MAYV
Sibling Names for Maedbh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maedbh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maedbh
How popular is the name Maedbh?
In 2012, Maedbh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #928 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Maedbh a girl's or a boy's name?
Maedbh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maedbh?
Maedbh has 1 syllable.
When was Maedbh most popular?
Maedbh peaked in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.