The baby name Ella May is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈɛlə meɪ (EL-uh MAY).
Ella May is English in Origin.
The baby name Ella May is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈɛlə meɪ (EL-uh MAY).
Ella May is English in Origin.
Ella May is a compound given name pairing Ella with May. Ella comes from medieval English use, ultimately the Germanic element alja “other, foreign,” and it also serves as a short form of names ending in -ella such as Eleanor, Isabella, and Gabriella. May is the English month name (Latin Maius, linked to the growth goddess Maia) and a long‑standing pet form of Mary or Margaret. Together the name suggests springtime freshness and can convey “other/independent” with hints of “beloved” or “pearl.”
Double names like Ella May flourished in the 19th and early 20th centuries across Britain and the American South, and the pairing has seen a modern revival with vintage trends. Common variants include Ella-Mae, Ella-May, Ella Mae, and Ellamay; Ellie-May appears as a nickname. The continuing prominence of Ella - from Ella Fitzgerald to today’s charts - helps keep the combination familiar yet gently nostalgic.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2019 | #1 | — | 902 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #421 | 9 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
Ella May is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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