Alma Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-muh / ˈæl.məLatin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: nourishing; Hebrew: soul
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alma has roots in both Latin and Hebrew. In Latin, it is often associated with the meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind.' In Hebrew, it translates to 'soul' and has been used in various cultural contexts. The name has gained popularity in different regions, often used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly female.
Trend Summary
Alma has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Almo
International Variants
- Alma (Spanish)
- Alma (Italian)
- Alma (Portuguese)
Famous people named Alma
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Fictional characters named Alma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alma was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alma has ranked as high as #821 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Idaho, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Alma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alma (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 37 |
| 1914 | 34 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 47 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 29 |
| 1931 | 37 |
| 1932 | 37 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |