Nellie vs Elliemae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright one, torch"

Origin: Greek via Old French

American Southern American English

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Nellie Rank #520

Elliemae Rank #2,094

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

Is Nellie or Elliemae more popular?

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

What do Nellie and Elliemae mean?

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

Are Nellie and Elliemae boy or girl names?

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