Alma vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

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Alma Rank #472

Elma Rank #4,584

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #4584 for Elma.

Is Alma or Elma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Alma and Elma mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Alma and Elma boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.