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

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Ella-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ella-Mae in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Ella-Mae has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 665 places in the last five years. Its peak was #423 in 2015. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1262

Ella-Mae

Ella-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #1262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ella-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1262

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.