Ellie-mai

Ellie-mai Origin and Meaning

The name Ellie-mai is a girl's name.

Ellie Mai combines the popular diminutive name Ellie (short for Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth) with the sweet, simple Mai, creating a charming double name with cross-cultural appeal. Ellie derives from Greek origins meaning 'bright light' or 'shining one,' while Mai could reference the spring month, the Vietnamese word for 'tomorrow,' or serve as a variant of May or Mae. This hyphenated or space-separated combination gained traction in the UK and Ireland in the early 2000s, reflecting the trend toward vintage-inspired feminine names with a contemporary twist. The name balances familiarity with distinctiveness, offering the popularity and accessibility of Ellie with the uniqueness of the combined form. Its melodic quality and feminine essence make Ellie Mai appealing to parents seeking a name that's both sweet and subtly distinctive.

Popularity of the name Ellie-mai

• 866 England 2016