Ellie-May
Girl name · 74 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ellie-May: 74 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2010.
The name Ellie-May is a modern, melodic compound name that blends Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor or Elizabeth (both of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my light" or "God is my oath"), with May, derived from the month named after the Roman goddess Maia. This stylish pairing emerged in the late 20th century, particularly popular in Scotland and England, reflecting a trend toward hyphenated, feminine choices. Famous bearers include Ellie-May Sheridan, a young British actress, and it shares a lyrical quality with singer Ellie Goulding. While no major places are directly named after an Ellie-May, the May element echoes the natural world, from the springtime month to the hawthorn blossom. There’s a charming correlation: in Scotland, the combined name rose to prominence in the 1990s, often seen as a sweet yet strong choice for girls.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201010 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 74since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 18%vs prior 5y