My oath and bitter or pearl
A compound name blending Ellie, a diminutive of Elizabeth or Eleanor, with Mae. It combines the Hebrew meaning of 'God is my oath' with the varied origins of Mae, which can signify 'bitter', 'pearl', or the month of May.
Less common today
Elliemae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,097 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The animal-loving daughter on the classic sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies · The Beverly Hillbillies
