Lillie-Mae
Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lillie-Mae: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2017.
Lillie-Mae is a modern double-barrelled name combining two classic favourites. Lillie, a floral variant of Lily, comes from the Latin *lilium*, the flower symbolising purity. Mae is a variant of May, derived either from the month of May (Latin *Maius*, sacred to the goddess Maia) or as a short form of Mary. Together, Lillie-Mae feels sweet and spring-like. While no single famous bearer carries the exact compound, the separate parts have notable associations: Lillie Langtry was a celebrated Victorian actress, and Mae West was a iconic Hollywood star. The double-barrelled style is especially popular in Scotland and the UK, often chosen to honour two family names or simply for its melodic, friendly rhythm. A place connection is indirect—Lily and May appear in many street and garden names, but not specifically for this compound.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20175 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 28since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 20%vs prior 5y