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Ellamae

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Pronounced EL-uh-may /ˈɛl.ə.meɪ/High

Meaning: whole, universal and belovedMedium

In 30 seconds: Ellamae is a sweet compound of Ella (whole, universal) and Mae (month of May or beloved), creating a name with vintage Southern American charm.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
Meaningwhole, universal and beloved
U.S. rank (2025)#2660 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202118982025

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

Ellamae combines Ella (from Germanic Emma: whole or universal) and Mae (from Margaret: pearl, or the month of May). Double-barrel names are a beloved tradition in American Southern naming.

Ellamae is a vintage American compound name experiencing a revival as double-name styles return to fashion.

Did you know? The combination of Ella and Mae in Ellamae represents a distinctly Southern American naming tradition where two beloved short names are joined — similar to Annabelle and Maybelle.
Overall data confidence 78%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for EllamaeBehind the Name: Ella — name etymology reference

Variations

EllamaElla MaeEllamayEllamy

Nicknames

EllaMae

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If you like Ellamae…

Ella— base name component of same name
Mae— second component of same name
Emmie— similar vintage Germanic short name
Elliemae— a fellow English choice
Desirae— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does Ellamae mean?

Ellamae means whole and beloved, combining Ella (from Germanic: whole, universal) and Mae (beloved or pearl).

How do you pronounce Ellamae?

Ellamae is pronounced EL-uh-may (/ˈɛl.ə.meɪ/), with three syllables.

Is Ellamae a girl's name?

Yes, Ellamae is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Ellamae?

Ellamae is a vintage American compound name experiencing a revival as double-name styles return to fashion.

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