Declining since 2019, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellamay since 1906
Babies named Ellamay per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellamay's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Ellamay is a lyrical compound name that first appeared in the United States in 1906, the same year it achieved its peak ranking. After declining for over a century, its trajectory has been falling since 2019. As of 2025, the name is quite rare, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 girls receiving it. While no top states are recorded, the name fits the vintage revival trend, pairing the beloved nickname Ella with the floral-feel May.
Ellamay is a modern compound name combining the popular name Ella, which may derive from the Germanic element 'ali' meaning 'other' or be a short form of names like Eleanor or Ellen, with May, a name derived from the month or from the Roman goddess Maia. It emerged in the early 20th century in English-speaking countries, reflecting a fashion for pairing two short, melodic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, May
Variants: Ella May, Ella-Mae, Elamae
Sibling names for Ellamay
Names that share Ellamay's style, for a brother or sister.
