Ellie-Mai
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ellie-Mai: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
Ellie-Mai blends two beloved short forms into one charming compound name. Ellie derives from Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helenē, meaning “torch” or “light,” while Mai is a variant of May, often linked to the month of spring or to Mary (from Hebrew meaning “bitter” or “beloved”). This hyphenated style has become increasingly popular in Scotland since the 2000s, reflecting a trend for paired names. The name Ellie is famously borne by singer Ellie Goulding, though the compound Ellie-Mai remains a fresh, contemporary choice. No major places share the name, but its separate elements enjoy wide use across the UK.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y