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Alma vs Irma

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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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Irma Rank #2,608

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #2608 for Irma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Irma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Alma and Irma mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Irma boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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