Sinead Maye

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sinead Maye — God is gracious
280K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sinead Maye is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Sinead is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition. The surname Maye: Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char. Sinead is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Sinead reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sinead

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition.

Surname: Maye

French

Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sinead is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 54%
United Kingdom 35%
United States 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sinead by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sinead Maye

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sinead Maye:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sinead?
The first name Sinead originates from Hebrew. Irish Gaelic form of Janet/Jane, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious). Sinéad O'Connor brought this name global recognition.
When was Sinead most popular?
The name Sinead reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Maye?
The surname Maye originates from French. Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char.
What are the origins of the name Sinead Maye?
The name Sinead Maye combines two different traditions: the first name Sinead has Hebrew roots, while the surname Maye originates from French.
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