Will my child share the name Ella-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Ella-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ella-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ella-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ella-Mae is declining: down 674 places since 2020, to #1,271 in 2025. It peaked at #423 in 2015.

Is Ella-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ella-Mae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ella-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Ella-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ella-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ella-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ella-Mae

Ella-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 665 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #423 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ella-Mae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ella-Mae in their class.