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Bellamae

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Pronounced BEL-uh-may /ˈbɛl.ə.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: Bellamae joins Bella — Italian and Latin for 'beautiful' — with Mae, a vintage English name linked to May, the month, and to Margaret. The blend is modern, which we note; both parts are documented.Low

In 30 seconds: Two sweet names in one: Bellamae joins Bella ('beautiful') to vintage Mae (said 'BEL-uh-may'). Southern-soft and modern.
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Origin LowItalian, English
MeaningBellamae joins Bella — Italian and Latin for 'beautiful' — with Mae, a vintage English name linked to May, the month, and to Margaret. The blend is modern, which we note; both parts are documented.
U.S. rank (2024)#13687 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920102024

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

Bellamae is a modern double name in the style of Ellamae and Annamae: Bella, 'beautiful,' plus Mae, a vintage short form tied to May and to Margaret. The pairing is recent, which we note; the parts are old (said 'BEL-uh-may').

It appears very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and vintage-flavored.

Did you know? Bellamae pairs the Italian bella, 'beautiful,' with Mae — a name that nods to the month of May and to Margaret — in the two-name style long loved in the American South.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Bellamae — Bella 'beautiful' + Mae; modern double name

Variations

BellamayBella MaeEllamae

Nicknames

BellaMae

Famous Bearers

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If you like Bellamae…

Ellamae— the closest double-name cousin
Annamae— a like vintage pairing
Bella— the first half of the name
Maelynn— another Mae combination

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bellamae mean?

Bellamae combines Bella, 'beautiful,' with Mae, a vintage name tied to May and to Margaret.

How do you pronounce Bellamae?

It's said BEL-uh-may /ˈbɛl.ə.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bellamae a boy or girl name?

Bellamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bellamae?

Bellamae is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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