Ellis Maye

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Maye — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Maye is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Ellis is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B. The surname Maye: Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char. Ellis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ellis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ellis

Welsh

Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.

Surname: Maye

French

Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ellis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ellis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ellis Maye:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ellis?
The first name Ellis originates from Welsh. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.
When was Ellis most popular?
The name Ellis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Maye?
The surname Maye originates from French. Maye is an English surname variant of May. It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include: Cory Maye (born 1980), American prisoner Drake Maye (born 2002), American football player Lee Maye (1934–2002), American baseball player and singer Luke Maye (born 1997), American basketball player Marcus Maye (born 1993), American football player Paul Maye (1913–1987), French cyclist Marilyn Maye (born 1928), American jazz singer Tiffany Maye, a university student and a dateable character in the dating simulation videogame HuniePop Jessie Maye, mother of Tiffany Maye and a dateable char.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Maye?
The name Ellis Maye combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Maye originates from French.
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