Meah
Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Meah: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2008.
Derived from the Irish Gaelic *Méabh* (also anglicised as Maeve), Meah means “she who intoxicates” or “she who rules,” rooted in the ancient queen Medb of Connacht from Irish mythology—a formidable, independent figure. In modern times, the name has been carried by actress Meah Pace, known for her role in *The Walking Dead*. Though no major places bear the name directly, it shares its root with the river Meave in Ireland, a subtle geographical echo. A lesser-known variant is Meabh, retaining the original Gaelic spelling, while Meah also occasionally emerges as a short form of Amelia or Mary in English-speaking families.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20084 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 14since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y