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Abbas vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,882
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Abbas Rank #1,882
Alma Rank #472

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or Alma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Alma mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Abbas and Alma boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. Alma is primarily a girl name.

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