Ellamae
How to say it: EL-uh-may · /ˈɛləmeɪ/
Modern American combination of Ella and Mae; no single meaning - evokes vintage double-name charm.
Ellamae was the 1,952nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 65 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,844 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,952 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 65 |
| Share of births | 1 in 51,005 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,844 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ellamae is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
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Nicknames
- Ella
- Ellie
- Mae
Honouring a Ellamae in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ellamae is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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