Mave is a unique and uncommon given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from various sources such as Hebrew, Latin, or even used as an abbreviation for names like Margaret or Malvina. It is often considered unisex, although it can lean more towards female usage. The name Mave first appeared in the United States Social Security records in 1976 and has since been used sparingly, with only a handful of people born each year bearing this distinctive moniker.
Mave's popularity has seen some fluctuations over the years, with peaks at 10 births in 2021 and a total of 40 births between 2017 and 2023.