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Dellamae

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Pronounced DEL-uh-may /ˈdɛl.ə.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: Dellamae is a modern compound joining Della (a short form of Adela, 'noble') with Mae (a form of May or Mary, tied to 'pearl' or 'bitter'). A cozy, country-vintage pairing merged into one name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cozy compound: Dellamae joins Della ('noble') and Mae — said 'DEL-uh-may.' Vintage and homey.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningDellamae is a modern compound joining Della (a short form of Adela, 'noble') with Mae (a form of May or Mary, tied to 'pearl' or 'bitter'). A cozy, country-vintage pairing merged into one name.
U.S. rank (2022)#15900 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719162022

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

Dellamae fuses Della (from Adela, 'noble') with Mae (a form of May or Mary), a cozy first-and-middle merged into a single name in the popular Southern-vintage style. It reads homey, sweet, and old-fashioned. It carries a front-porch charm (said 'DEL-uh-may').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, cozy, and vintage.

Did you know? Dellamae merges the country-vintage pairing Della and Mae into one warm name — 'noble' plus the soft Mae (said 'DEL-uh-may').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Dellamae — Della + Mae compound; 'noble' + Mae

Variations

Della MaeDellamayDelamae

Nicknames

DellaMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dellamae mean?

Dellamae joins Della (from Adela, 'noble') with Mae (from May or Mary, tied to 'pearl' or 'bitter'), merging a cozy first-and-middle.

How do you pronounce Dellamae?

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

Is Dellamae a boy or girl name?

Dellamae is a girl's name.

How popular is Dellamae?

Dellamae is rare for girls in the U.S., with a cozy vintage feel.

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