Girl
Alma
soul, nurturing
About Alma
Possessing timeless elegance, Alma resonates with quiet sophistication and understated beauty. The name's simplicity belies its profound depth, offering a sense of substance rarely found in more elaborate choices. Alma has graced generations across multiple cultures, establishing itself as a classic that transcends fleeting trends. Its gentle sound feels nurturing and warm, evoking images of wisdom, kindness, and grace. The brevity of the name creates memorable impact—two syllables that leave a lasting impression without demanding attention. Literary and artistic associations add layers of cultural richness, connecting bearers to creative and intellectual traditions. Alma works seamlessly in multilingual environments, pronounced with ease across different languages and regions. The name carries an old-world charm that feels increasingly appealing in contemporary contexts, where vintage names enjoy renewed appreciation. For families valuing heritage, substance, and refined simplicity, Alma represents an exceptional choice that honors the past while remaining perfectly suited to the present.
Popularity of the Name Alma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #82 | ||||
| 1881 | #78 | ||||
| 1882 | #74 | ||||
| 1883 | #79 | ||||
| 1884 | #70 | ||||
| 1885 | #68 | ||||
| 1886 | #62 | ||||
| 1887 | #63 | ||||
| 1888 | #58 | ||||
| 1889 | #62 | ||||
| 1890 | #57 | ||||
| 1891 | #55 | ||||
| 1892 | #56 | ||||
| 1893 | #54 | ||||
| 1894 | #52 | ||||
| 1895 | #55 | ||||
| 1896 | #51 | ||||
| 1897 | #51 | ||||
| 1898 | #52 | ||||
| 1899 | #51 | ||||
| 1900 | #57 | #77 | |||
| 1901 | #52 | #55 | |||
| 1902 | #55 | #64 | |||
| 1903 | #53 | #62 | |||
| 1904 | #55 | #51 | |||
| 1905 | #56 | #52 | |||
| 1906 | #57 | #44 | |||
| 1907 | #58 | #53 | |||
| 1908 | #53 | #52 | |||
| 1909 | #61 | #53 | |||
| 1910 | #61 | #54 | |||
| 1911 | #62 | #52 | |||
| 1912 | #62 | #46 | |||
| 1913 | #64 | #48 | |||
| 1914 | #69 | #54 | |||
| 1915 | #70 | #62 | |||
| 1916 | #70 | #54 | |||
| 1917 | #71 | #52 | |||
| 1918 | #73 | #57 | |||
| 1919 | #76 | #54 | |||
| 1920 | #80 | #58 | |||
| 1921 | #78 | #69 | |||
| 1922 | #84 | #55 | |||
| 1923 | #89 | #64 | |||
| 1924 | #87 | #64 | |||
| 1925 | #94 | #65 | |||
| 1926 | #91 | #73 | |||
| 1927 | #97 | #89 | |||
| 1928 | #107 | #98 | |||
| 1929 | #106 | #81 | |||
| 1930 | #109 | #83 | |||
| 1931 | #114 | #72 | |||
| 1932 | #119 | #102 | |||
| 1933 | #124 | #105 | |||
| 1934 | #123 | #101 | |||
| 1935 | #132 | #121 | |||
| 1936 | #137 | #121 | |||
| 1937 | #138 | #189 | |||
| 1938 | #147 | #150 | |||
| 1939 | #150 | #142 | |||
| 1940 | #152 | #181 | |||
| 1941 | #163 | #149 | |||
| 1942 | #165 | ||||
| 1943 | #174 | ||||
| 1944 | #176 | ||||
| 1945 | #188 | #149 | |||
| 1946 | #208 | #215 | |||
| 1947 | #215 | #225 | |||
| 1948 | #214 | #230 | |||
| 1949 | #229 | ||||
| 1950 | #232 | #249 | |||
| 1951 | #246 | #210 | |||
| 1952 | #246 | ||||
| 1953 | #245 | ||||
| 1954 | #260 | ||||
| 1955 | #277 | #270 | |||
| 1956 | #284 | ||||
| 1957 | #285 | ||||
| 1958 | #339 | ||||
| 1959 | #332 | ||||
| 1960 | #334 | ||||
| 1961 | #334 | ||||
| 1962 | #357 | ||||
| 1963 | #374 | ||||
| 1964 | #388 | #330 | |||
| 1965 | #397 | #262 | |||
| 1966 | #370 | #310 | |||
| 1967 | #365 | #401 | |||
| 1968 | #397 | #250 | |||
| 1969 | #427 | #305 | |||
| 1970 | #420 | #230 | |||
| 1971 | #387 | #234 | |||
| 1972 | #379 | #335 | |||
| 1973 | #378 | #262 | |||
| 1974 | #362 | #255 | |||
| 1975 | #391 | #309 | |||
| 1976 | #362 | #229 | |||
| 1977 | #375 | #241 | |||
| 1978 | #402 | #204 | |||
| 1979 | #383 | #236 | |||
| 1980 | #358 | #211 | |||
| 1981 | #340 | #299 | |||
| 1982 | #381 | #248 | |||
| 1983 | #412 | #225 | |||
| 1984 | #399 | #267 | |||
| 1985 | #409 | #242 | |||
| 1986 | #420 | #251 | |||
| 1987 | #447 | #242 | |||
| 1988 | #444 | #280 | |||
| 1989 | #400 | #287 | |||
| 1990 | #386 | #358 | |||
| 1991 | #386 | #366 | |||
| 1992 | #365 | #456 | |||
| 1993 | #393 | ||||
| 1994 | #429 | ||||
| 1995 | #440 | ||||
| 1996 | #447 | #534 | |||
| 1997 | #466 | #498 | |||
| 1998 | #484 | ||||
| 1999 | #487 | #531 | |||
| 2000 | #491 | ||||
| 2001 | #512 | ||||
| 2002 | #532 | #447 | |||
| 2003 | #636 | ||||
| 2004 | #608 | ||||
| 2005 | #591 | ||||
| 2006 | #614 | #772 | |||
| 2007 | #701 | #860 | |||
| 2008 | #789 | ||||
| 2009 | #811 | #694 | |||
| 2010 | #844 | #663 | #998 | ||
| 2011 | #876 | #710 | #930 | #885 | |
| 2012 | #852 | #704 | #674 | #719 | |
| 2013 | #701 | #699 | #657 | #751 | |
| 2014 | #675 | #644 | #656 | #942 | |
| 2015 | #684 | #612 | #585 | #738 | |
| 2016 | #724 | #519 | #519 | #586 | |
| 2017 | #651 | #433 | #578 | #564 | |
| 2018 | #649 | #372 | #506 | #578 | |
| 2019 | #615 | #359 | #498 | #600 | |
| 2020 | #560 | #312 | #405 | #544 | |
| 2021 | #507 | #282 | #273 | #576 | |
| 2022 | #483 | #295 | #385 | #346 | |
| 2023 | #461 | #238 | #327 | #618 | #298 |
| 2024 | #471 | #244 | #413 | #216 | #441 |
| 2025 | #449 | #223 | #231 | #348 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alma
- Almeda
- Almeta
- Almita
- Aloma
- Almira
Names Similar to Alma
Nicknames for Alma
- Al
- Allie
- Almy
- Lil
- Ma
Famous People Named Alma
| Alma Mahler | Austrian composer and muse |
| Alma Thomas | American artist |
| Alma Guillermoprieto | Mexican journalist and writer |
| Alma Rubens | American silent film actress |
| Alma Reville | English film editor and Hitchcock's wife |
| Alma Lutz | American suffragist and author |
| Alma Deutscher | British composer and musician |
| Alma Kruger | American actress |
| Alma Adams | American politician |
| Alma Har'el | Israeli-American filmmaker |
| Alma Zadić | Austrian lawyer and politician |
| Alma Cogan | English singer |
| Alma Moodie | Australian violinist |
| Alma Mahler-Werfel | Czech-Austrian socialite and composer |
| Alma Gluck | Romanian-American soprano |
| Alma López | American artist |
| Alma W. Thomas | American educator and activist |
| Alma Macrorie | South African author |
Characters Named Alma
| Alma Wade | Video game character from "F.E.A.R" |
| Alma Morgan | Character from "Brokeback Mountain" by Annie Proulx |
| Alma Beers del Mar | Character from "The Shipping News" by E. Annie Proulx |
| Alma Peregrine | Character from "The Beast Player" by Nahoko Uehashi |
| Alma Dray | Character from "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield |
| Alma LeFay Peregrine | Character from "The Peculiar Children" series by Ransom Riggs |
| Alma Ortego | Character from "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones |
| Alma Hodge | Character from TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Alma Rumblebuns | Character from the "Shrek" franchise |
| Alma Dalton | Character from TV series "Deadwood" |
| Alma Baltierra | Character from TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Alma Walker | Character from TV series "American Horror Story - Asylum" |
| Alma Peregrina | Character from "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi |
| Alma Pereira | Character from "The Infinite Sea" by Rick Yancey |
| Alma Warren | Character from "American War" by Omar El Akkad |
| Alma Coin | Character from "Painkiller Jane" by Jimmy Palmiotti |