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Alma vs Hiram

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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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Hiram Rank #1,768

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Hiram more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Alma and Hiram mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alma and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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