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Billie-Mae

Quick answerBillie-Mae is a compound name combining "Billie" (a diminutive of William, from Germanic "Willahelm" meaning "resolute protector") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" of uncertain meaning, possibly "star of the sea").

Germanic and Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,116
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginGermanic and Hebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican
Letters10
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#2,116

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Billie-Mae

Billie-Mae is a compound name combining "Billie" (a diminutive of William, from Germanic "Willahelm" meaning "resolute protector") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" of uncertain meaning, possibly "star of the sea").

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Etymology

Billie-Mae is a compound name combining "Billie" (a diminutive of William, from Germanic "Willahelm" meaning "resolute protector") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" of uncertain meaning, possibly "star of the sea"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained prominence in the 20th century as part of a trend of creative hyphenated given names, notably borne by jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Billie-Mae currently ranks #2,116 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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