Dora vs Ellamae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dor, Dorie, Dodo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dora Rank #2,603
Ellamae Rank #2,428

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 vs #2603 for Dora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dora ___

  • Dora Rose
  • Dora Jane
  • Dora Mae
  • Dora Grace
  • Dora Louise
  • Dora Elise

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 Dora

Cora Nora Flora Mabel Ada

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dora or Ellamae more popular?

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Dora and Ellamae mean?

Dora means "gift" (Greek origin). Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin).

Are Dora and Ellamae boy or girl names?

Dora is primarily a girl name. Ellamae is primarily a girl name.

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