The baby name Anna-Mae is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænəmeɪ/.
The baby name Anna-Mae is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænəmeɪ/.
Anna-Mae is in Origin.
Anna-Mae combines the timeless Anna, from Hebrew Channah via Greek and Latin Anna meaning "grace" or "favor," with Mae, the English spelling of May - either the spring month (ultimately from the Roman goddess Maia) or, in some cases, a short form of Mary. The hybrid therefore carries layered senses such as "grace" joined with "May/renewal," or "grace" paired with Mary's traditional "beloved" overtones.
Double-barrelled names featuring Mae flourished in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the South, and the style persists in vintage revivals. Notable bearers include Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner) and activist Anna Mae Aquash. Variants and spellings include Anna Mae (unhyphenated), Annamae/Annamay, Anna-May, Anne-Mae, Ana-Mae, and Anna May; related international adaptations swap Anna for Ana or Anne. The name’s overall impression is gently traditional yet brisk, with a meaning often summarized as "grace in May" or "graceful renewal."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #286 | 5 | 2,910 |
| France | Girls | 2003 | #389 | 3 | 2,806 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
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