The baby name Ellamae is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EL-ə-MAY (IPA: /ˈɛləmeɪ/).
Ellamae is English in Origin.
The baby name Ellamae is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EL-ə-MAY (IPA: /ˈɛləmeɪ/).
Ellamae is English in Origin.
Ellamae is a blended given name formed from Ella and Mae. Ella began as a medieval short form for Germanic and Romance names - often linked to the element ali, meaning “other/foreign,” and used for Eleanor and Elisabeth - while Mae is a streamlined spelling of May, the month name derived from Maia, Rome’s goddess of growth. Together the name evokes springtime brightness, sometimes interpreted as “Ella of May,” with a vintage, floral lilt.
In the United States, Ellamae rose in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the South’s fondness for double names, then dipped mid-century before reviving with today’s antique-chic trend. Variants include Ella Mae, Ella-May, EllaMae, Ellamay, and Ella-Mae; related forms are Ella and May/Mae. Common nicknames are Ella, Ellie, and Mae/Mai. Ellamae balances homespun warmth with simplicity, offering a familiar sound that remains easy to spell and pronounce.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #553 | 9 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #842 | 75 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ellamae is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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