Alma vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Alma Rank #472

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Alma or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Ella mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Alma and Ella boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.