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Idamae

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Pronounced EYE-duh-may /ˈaɪ.də.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: A vintage-style compound of Ida ('industrious; work') and Mae (a form of Mary/May, 'pearl; the month of May'). A double-name in the old Southern style.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage double-name: Idamae joins Ida ('industrious') and Mae ('pearl') (said 'EYE-duh-may'). Old-fashioned and sweet.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA vintage-style compound of Ida ('industrious; work') and Mae (a form of Mary/May, 'pearl; the month of May'). A double-name in the old Southern style.
U.S. rank (2024)#16153 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 982

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191719012024

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

Idamae braids Ida ('industrious; work') with Mae ('pearl'), a vintage pairing that reads warm and homespun. It harks back to old double-names -- extremely rare today in the U.S. (said 'EYE-duh-may').

Newly emerging again, yet extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Idamae is a compound of Ida ('industrious; work') and Mae ('pearl') -- a charming double-name in the old-fashioned Southern style (said 'EYE-duh-may').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Idamae — Ida + Mae compound; vintage

Variations

Ida MaeIdamayIdamae

Nicknames

IdaMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idamae mean?

Idamae is a compound of Ida ('industrious; work') and Mae ('pearl'), a vintage double-name.

How do you pronounce Idamae?

It's said EYE-duh-may /ˈaɪ.də.meɪ/ -- 3 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Idamae a boy or girl name?

Idamae is a girl's name.

How popular is Idamae?

Idamae is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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