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Willamae

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Pronounced WIL-uh-may /ˈwɪl.ə.meɪ/High

Meaning: A run-together double name: Willa — a feminine form of William, from Germanic elements meaning 'will; desire' and 'helmet; protection' — plus Mae, the vintage sweetheart ending (itself from May/Mary/Margaret).Low

In 30 seconds: A porch-swing double name: Willamae joins Willa ('resolute protection') to sweet old Mae (said 'WIL-uh-may').
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA run-together double name: Willa — a feminine form of William, from Germanic elements meaning 'will; desire' and 'helmet; protection' — plus Mae, the vintage sweetheart ending (itself from May/Mary/Margaret).
U.S. rank (2024)#13344 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192319122024

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

Willamae runs together two old favorites: Willa, a feminine of William from Germanic roots meaning 'will; desire' plus 'helmet; protection', and Mae, the tender vintage ending behind Ella Mae and Bettie Mae. It has the unmistakable ring of an American double name, warm and homespun (said 'WIL-uh-may').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., riding the vintage revival. Rare, Southern-flavored, and affectionate.

Did you know? Willamae is the Southern double name written as one word — Willa plus Mae, the way grandmothers were called in full. Willa carries 'will' and 'protection' from William (said 'WIL-uh-may').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Willamae — Willa (fem. of William) + Mae; American double name

Variations

Willa MaeWillamayWillemae

Nicknames

WillaMae

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If you like Willamae…

Willa— the first half of the double name
Wilhelmina— the longer classic behind Willa
Mae— the second half of the double name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Willamae mean?

Willamae joins Willa — from William, 'will' plus 'protection' — with the vintage ending Mae.

How do you pronounce Willamae?

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

Is Willamae a boy or girl name?

Willamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Willamae?

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

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