Alma vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

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Alma Rank #472

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Alma or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Emily mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Alma and Emily boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.