Asa vs Ellamae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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

Asa Rank #475
Ellamae Rank #2,428

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #2428 for Ellamae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

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 Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Ellamae more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Asa and Ellamae mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin).

Are Asa and Ellamae boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Ellamae is primarily a girl name.

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