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Ellamay

♀ Girl

Pronounced EL-uh-may /ˈɛl.ə.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern combination name joining Ella with May (the spring month, and a pet form of Mary/Margaret, 'pearl'). A homey, old-fashioned charm name.Low

In 30 seconds: A country-sweet combo: Ellamay joins Ella and May (said 'EL-uh-may'). Homey and bright.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern combination name joining Ella with May (the spring month, and a pet form of Mary/Margaret, 'pearl'). A homey, old-fashioned charm name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12499 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919062024

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

Ellamay is a modern combination of Ella and May, joining a spring-month sweetness to a soft opener. It reads homey and vintage (said 'EL-uh-may'). Warm and old-timey.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, combo-style, and homey.

Did you know? Ellamay pairs Ella with May — the spring month and a pet form of Mary/Margaret ('pearl') — a doubled charm name with an heirloom feel, which we note.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ellamay — Combo of Ella + May

Variations

EllamaeElla-MayEllamai

Nicknames

EllaMay

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Ellamae— the -mae spelling sibling
Maybelle— a like May- combo name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellamay mean?

Ellamay joins Ella with May (the spring month, and a form of Mary/Margaret, 'pearl').

How do you pronounce Ellamay?

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

Is Ellamay a boy or girl name?

Ellamay is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ellamay?

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

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