Ellamae vs Marla

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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Marla

Girl #2,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Magdala, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marley

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Marla Rank #2,326

Marla is more popular, ranked #2326 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

Marla ___

  • Marla Jean
  • Marla Ann
  • Marla Kay
  • Marla Lynn
  • Marla Rose
  • Marla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Marla

Darla Carla Sharla Harlan Garland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Marla more popular?

Marla is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Marla mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellamae and Marla boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Marla is primarily a girl name.

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