Aja vs Ellamae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aja

Girl #2,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unborn, eternal soul"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,617
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ellamae

Girl #2,428 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)"

Origin: Germanic/Latin

Cultural Roots

American American Southern English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,428
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ella, Mae, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aja Rank #2,617
Ellamae Rank #2,428

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 vs #2617 for Aja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aja ___

  • Aja Marie
  • Aja Rose
  • Aja Lynn
  • Aja Grace
  • Aja Nicole
  • Aja Renee

Ellamae ___

  • Ellamae Grace
  • Ellamae Rose
  • Ellamae Jean
  • Ellamae Louise
  • Ellamae Claire
  • Ellamae June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aja

Zara Mila Kai Remy Nadia

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aja or Ellamae more popular?

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 compared to Aja at #2617 in the United States.

What do Aja and Ellamae mean?

Aja means "unborn, eternal soul" (Sanskrit origin). Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin).

Are Aja and Ellamae boy or girl names?

Aja is primarily a girl name. Ellamae is primarily a girl name.

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