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Alma

Alma is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning Nourishing, kind.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#486

What does Alma mean?

Nourishing, kind

How popular is Alma?

Popularity in the United States

Alma has been given to 162,584 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 3,173 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Alma per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Alma has been given to 7,408 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2020s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Alma per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 16,849 people called Alma living in Spain, with an average age of 7.5.

162,584 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Alma

What does the name Alma mean?

Alma means Nourishing, kind. It is of Latin origin.

Is Alma a boy's or a girl's name?

Alma is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Alma?

Alma has been given to 162,584 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.