Ellamae vs Leya

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

Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Leya Rank #2,330

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 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

Leya ___

  • Leya Grace
  • Leya Rose
  • Leya Marie
  • Leya Anne
  • Leya Claire
  • Leya Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Leya

Eli Noah Miriam Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Leya more popular?

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Leya mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Leya means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellamae and Leya boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Leya is primarily a girl name.

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