Industrious and bitter or beloved
A vintage American compound name combining Ida and Mae. Ida is of Germanic origin meaning 'industrious,' while Mae is a derivation of Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved,' or referring to the month of May.
About 6 girls were named Idamae in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Maryland state legislator and advocate for education
