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

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Elsie-Mai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elsie-Mai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Elsie-Mai is rising: up 439 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,314 in 2018.

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

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

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

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Elsie-Mai is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elsie-Mai in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elsie-Mai

Elsie-Mai has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 729 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1314 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

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