Ellamae vs Maiya

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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Maiya

Girl #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"illusion, magic, divine power"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Greek English Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, My

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Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Maiya Rank #2,306

Maiya is more popular, ranked #2306 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

Maiya ___

  • Maiya Rose
  • Maiya Grace
  • Maiya Jade
  • Maiya Elise
  • Maiya Simone
  • Maiya Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Maiya more popular?

Maiya is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Maiya mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Maiya means "illusion, magic, divine power" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ellamae and Maiya boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Maiya is primarily a girl name.

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