Will my child share the name Ellie-Mai with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Ellie-Mai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellie-Mai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ellie-Mai becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ellie-Mai is declining: down 2,307 places since 2019, to #3,696 in 2024. It peaked at #376 in 2011.

Is Ellie-Mai a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ellie-Mai 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 Ellie-Mai a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ellie-Mai

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Ellie-Mai is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ellie-Mai in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Ellie-Mai

Ellie-Mai has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1533 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #376 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ellie-Mai is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ellie-Mai in their class.