Alma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Nourishing; Young Woman
Background: The name Alma originates from the Latin word 'almus,' meaning 'nourishing.' Additionally, it is derived from the Arabic word 'عَلْمَة' (alma), which means 'young woman.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#243
Total births
165,228
Most popular decade
1910s
(83,577 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+205 ranks)
Years in Top 100
48
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.3% male
98.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 14
- First year rank
- #482
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 52
- Peak rank
- #918
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #7,725
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 277
- First year rank
- #82
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 3,650
- Peak rank
- #73
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 653
- Recent rank
- #472
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).