Alma

Rank 482nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alma was 482nd most popular baby name for girls and 958th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 652 babies were named Alma in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,155 babies in the United States were named Alma. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alma is around 48 to 51 years old.

The name "Alma" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Alma is .

Alma Meaning & Origin

Alma is a feminine name of Latin origin that translates to "nurturing soul" or "kind spirit", often associated with kindness, wisdom, and love.

The name Alma is described as soulful, intelligent and graceful.

Pronunciation

Alma is pronounced awl-muh in English. The name Alma has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alma

Alma has been used as a place name multiple times across the world, including cities and towns in Canada, Australia, United States, and New Zealand.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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