Ellamae vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2428 for Ellamae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellamae ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Emma mean?

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

Are Ellamae and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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