What does the name Alma mean?

The name Alma means "Nourishing".

What is the origin of the name Alma?

Alma is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 653 babies were named Alma in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Alma is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 653 ↗

All-Time Total: 133,550

Peak Year: 1918

Alma is of Latin origin, meaning "nourishing" or "kind." It is derived from the Latin word "alma," which translates to "nourishing" or "kind."

Girl names closely related to Alma

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Boy names closely related to Alma

Ethan Luca Matthew Noah Jayden Dylan Enzo Anthony

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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