Fun Facts About the Name Ellamay
- 202 babies named Ellamay: U.S. records list 202 babies given the name Ellamay from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Ellamay Mean?
Ellamay is an English feminine name formed by joining Ella and May. It has no single ancient root or direct translation; its meaning is understood through its two parts. Ella is a short form of Germanic names beginning with Al-, and the element is often explained as "other" or "foreign," though some references give "all." May is most often taken from the month name, which comes from Latin Maius and is linked to the Roman goddess Maia; it can also be a short form of Mary or Margaret. In Ellamay, the compound has no fixed meaning beyond the combination of the two names, and the intended association of May is not documented.
Ellamay Name History & Origins
The name is a one-word styling of the English double name Ella May. Double feminine names made from two established names have been used in English-speaking communities, and they appear as separate words, with a hyphen, or joined into a single word. Ellamay follows the joined style; the closely related Ellamae substitutes Mae for May. Ella was established in England through Norman French use, and May was in use both as the month name and as a pet form of Mary and Margaret. The compound has no separate line of descent from an older single name; it is a styling of two names that were already current.
How Popular is the Name Ellamay?
Ellamay has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1916. Its best rank was #2,034 in 1906.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #13,698 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2024 | #12,499 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2023 | #15,853 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2022 | #10,609 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2021 | #13,969 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2020 | #13,915 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2019 | #9,298 | 11 | 0.0007% |
| 2018 | #10,018 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2016 | #12,096 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2015 | #12,163 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2013 | #17,326 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2011 | #15,404 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1931 | #3,592 | 7 | 0.0007% |
| 1930 | #4,186 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1929 | #3,474 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1928 | #3,525 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1927 | #5,014 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1926 | #5,064 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1924 | #3,758 | 8 | 0.0006% |
| 1923 | #3,734 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1922 | #3,757 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1920 | #4,098 | 7 | 0.0006% |
| 1919 | #3,955 | 7 | 0.0006% |
| 1918 | #3,096 | 10 | 0.0009% |
| 1917 | #4,236 | 6 | 0.0006% |
| 1916 | #2,714 | 11 | 0.0011% |
| 1915 | #3,918 | 6 | 0.0006% |
| 1906 | #2,034 | 5 | 0.0017% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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