Alma
Pronunciation: [ AHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 793 babies have been named Alma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alma is past its peak , currently ranked #8,524 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,524
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Alma
Alma is a boy name .
Is Alma a boy or girl name? Alma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,524 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #472. Alma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alma is currently ranked #8,524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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