Meaning and history
Méabh is a modern Irish spelling of Medb or Maeve. The Old Irish name Medb is traditionally connected with a word meaning “intoxicating” or “she who intoxicates,” possibly implying sovereign power. Queen Medb of Connacht is a central figure in the Ulster Cycle and drives the cattle raid narrated in Táin Bó Cúailnge. Notable bearers include Irish footballer Méabh De Búrca. The accent and Irish consonant spelling should be preserved.
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2018: 8 births, rank #11,427
2019: 6 births, rank #13,799
2020: 10 births, rank #9,546
20212021: 8 births, rank #11,146
2022: 9 births, rank #10,383
2023: 8 births, rank #11,169
2024: 7 births, rank #12,161
20252025: 13 births, rank #7,885
In 2025, 13 babies were recorded with the name Méabh, ranking #7,885 among girls.