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

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Ella-May per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ella-May in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Ella-May has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 405 places in the last five years. Its peak was #652 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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

Ella-May 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-May a popular baby name in the United States?

Ella-May 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 #1672

Ella-May

Ella-May is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ella-May in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1672

About the Name Ella-May

Ella-May has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 405 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #652 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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