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Alma vs Alaska

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alma Rank #472
Alaska Rank #12,345

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #12345 for Alaska.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Alaska more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Alaska at #12345 in the United States.

What do Alma and Alaska mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Alma and Alaska boy or girl names?

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

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