Allie vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allie

Girl #555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind (from Alice)"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#555
Total SSA Count
544
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Allie Rank #555
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #555 for Allie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allie ___

  • Allie Grace
  • Allie Rose
  • Allie Mae
  • Allie Jane
  • Allie Kate
  • Allie Claire

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allie

Ellie Lucy Charlie Maggie Jack

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allie or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Allie at #555 in the United States.

What do Allie and Mae mean?

Allie means "noble kind (from Alice)" (Germanic via French origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Allie and Mae boy or girl names?

Allie is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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