Alma
How to say it: AL-muh · /ˈælmə/
Popularized after the 1854 Battle of Alma near the River Alma in Crimea, probably inspired by Latin almus (nourishing); it also coincides with Spanish alma (soul). The Hebrew almah link is not supported by BtN. source 1
Alma was the 446th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 689 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #355 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #446 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 689 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,811 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #355 |
| In France, 2025 | #7 among girls’ names, 2,500 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rooted in the 1890s at its highest, Alma now stands far below that peak. Recent movement suggests a lift ahead.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a gentle ease, Alma travels well. Clara harmonizes nicely with it.
Nicknames
- Al
Honouring a Alma in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alma is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #7 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #211. Ireland: #228.
Famous people named Alma
- Alma Deutscher (born 2005)British composer, pianist and violinist
- Alma Mahler (1879–1964)Austrian composer, art collector, author, editor, and socialite
- Alma Zadić (born 1984)Austrian lawyer and politician
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