Ellamae vs Katara

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Katara

Girl #2,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing water, to drip or trickle"

Origin: Arabic (possible inspiration)

Cultural Roots

American fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,569
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Tara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Katara Rank #2,569

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 vs #2569 for Katara.

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

Katara ___

  • Katara Rose
  • Katara Grace
  • Katara Jade
  • Katara Pearl
  • Katara River
  • Katara Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Katara

Zara Aria Mira Korra Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Katara more popular?

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 compared to Katara at #2569 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Katara mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Katara means "flowing water, to drip or trickle" (Arabic (possible inspiration) origin).

Are Ellamae and Katara boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Katara is primarily a girl name.

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