Maite
Maite is a girl's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Beloved or love.
Origin and history
Maite is a given name of Basque origin meaning 'beloved' or 'love'. It is also frequently used in Spanish-speaking communities as a contraction of the compound name María Teresa. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,466 babies in the United States have been named Maite since 1880. It ranks #2624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.9 %)
- TX (29.9 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 340 |
| 2000-2010 | 976 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,811 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,102 |
Famous people named Maite
- Maite Perroni: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originates directly from the Basque word 'maite', which translates to beloved or love.
- In addition to its Basque roots, Maite is widely used throughout the Spanish-speaking world as a blend of María Teresa.