Alma vs Thelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #4,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine will"

Origin: Greek

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Alma Rank #472

Thelma Rank #4,386

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #4386 for Thelma.

Is Alma or Thelma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Thelma at #4386 in the United States.

What do Alma and Thelma mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Thelma means "divine will" (Greek origin).

Are Alma and Thelma boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Thelma is primarily a girl name.