Elliemae vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliemae

Girl #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright one, torch"

Origin: Greek via Old French

American Southern American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Elliemae Rank #2,094

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #2094 for Elliemae.

Is Elliemae or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Elliemae at #2094 in the United States.

What do Elliemae and Nellie mean?

Elliemae means "bright one, torch" (Greek via Old French origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Elliemae and Nellie boy or girl names?

Elliemae is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.