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Stellamae

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Pronounced STEL-uh-may /ˈstɛl.ə.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: Stellamae is an American double name written as one word: Stella, Latin for 'star,' joined to Mae, a short form of Mary (or of May, the month). Compound first names of this kind are a long-standing Southern habit.Low

In 30 seconds: A star and a sweetheart ending: Stella, 'star,' plus Mae, said as one name (said 'STEL-uh-may').
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningStellamae is an American double name written as one word: Stella, Latin for 'star,' joined to Mae, a short form of Mary (or of May, the month). Compound first names of this kind are a long-standing Southern habit.
U.S. rank (2024)#13260 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132024

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

Stellamae joins Stella, Latin for 'star,' to Mae, a short form of Mary long beloved as a middle name in the American South. Written as one word, it belongs to the tradition of compound first names said as a single unit (said 'STEL-uh-may').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, vintage, and compound.

Did you know? Stellamae follows the Southern tradition of run-together double names — Bettyjo, Ellamae, Ruthann — where first and middle are welded into one and always said together.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Stellamae — Compound of Stella 'star' + Mae; Southern double-name tradition

Variations

Stella MaeStellamayStellamarie

Nicknames

StellaMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stellamae mean?

Stellamae joins Stella, Latin for 'star,' with Mae, a short form of Mary.

How do you pronounce Stellamae?

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

Is Stellamae a boy or girl name?

Stellamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Stellamae?

Stellamae is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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