girl's name
Meadbh
MAYV (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Births on record 122
Meadbh is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2019 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #882. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Meadbh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 36 |
How Popular Is Meadbh?
In 2019, Meadbh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #882 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Meadbh 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 Meadbh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meadbh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meadbh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meadbh
- Irish MAYV
Sibling Names for Meadbh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meadbh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meadbh
How popular is the name Meadbh?
In 2019, Meadbh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #882 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Meadbh a girl's or a boy's name?
Meadbh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meadbh?
Meadbh has 1 syllable.
When was Meadbh most popular?
Meadbh peaked in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.