Ellamae vs Katy

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

Katy

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,460
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kat, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Katy Rank #2,460

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 vs #2460 for Katy.

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

Katy ___

  • Katy Mae
  • Katy Grace
  • Katy Ann
  • Katy Lynn
  • Katy Rose
  • Katy Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Katy

Tommy Billy Molly Lilly Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Katy more popular?

Ellamae is more popular, ranked #2428 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Katy mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Ellamae and Katy boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Katy is primarily a girl name.

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