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Adamae

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Pronounced AY-duh-may /ˈeɪ.də.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: A compound of Ada, traced to a Germanic element read as 'noble,' and Mae, a form of May (linked to Mary and to the month). Written as one word, it follows the Southern American tradition of double names such as Annamae and Ellamae.Low

In 30 seconds: Two names in one: Adamae joins Ada ('noble') with Mae, in the Southern double-name tradition (said 'AY-duh-may').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA compound of Ada, traced to a Germanic element read as 'noble,' and Mae, a form of May (linked to Mary and to the month). Written as one word, it follows the Southern American tradition of double names such as Annamae and Ellamae.
U.S. rank (2024)#13446 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adamae puts Ada, from a Germanic element read as 'noble,' together with Mae, a form of May. It belongs to the Southern American tradition of double names — Annamae, Ellamae, Rubymae — where two names are used as one, and often written that way (said 'AY-duh-may').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and homespun.

Did you know? Names like Adamae, Annamae and Ellamae come from the Southern habit of using two given names together — eventually written as one word, so the pair travels as a single name (said 'AY-duh-may').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Adamae — Compound: Ada + Mae; Southern double-name tradition

Variations

Ada MaeAdamayAdamaye

Nicknames

AdaMae

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If you like Adamae…

Annamae— a like Southern double name
Ellamae— a like -mae compound
Ada— the first half of the pair
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Georgiamae— another vintage pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adamae mean?

Adamae joins Ada, read as 'noble,' with Mae, a form of May — a double name written as one.

How do you pronounce Adamae?

It's said AY-duh-may /ˈeɪ.də.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adamae a boy or girl name?

Adamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Adamae?

Adamae is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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