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Ellarae

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Pronounced EL-ah-ray /ˈɛl.ɑ.reɪ/High

Meaning: A compound of Ella (variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden') and Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'grace; a ray of light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light + a ray: Ellarae joins Ella and Rae. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic, Hebrew

MeaningA compound of Ella (variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden') and Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'grace; a ray of light'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7597 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ellarae is a compound of Ella — variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden' — and Rae, a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'grace; a ray of light' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern double name (said 'EL-ah-ray'; nicknames Ella, Rae).

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare, light-and-a-ray at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ella is variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden' and Rae a pet of Rachel ('a ewe'), also read as 'a ray of light' — Ellarae joins them, a sweet, modern double name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-ah-ray').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ella; Rae — compound; routes layered

Variations

Ella RaeEllarayEllarae

Nicknames

Ella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellarae mean?

Ellarae joins Ella ('all; light') and Rae ('a ewe; a ray of light'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ellarae?

It's said EL-ah-ray /ˈɛl.ɑ.reɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellarae a boy or girl name?

Ellarae is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellarae?

Ellarae is a rare name in the U.S.