Eileen vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Alma Rank #472

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Alma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Alma mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Eileen and Alma boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Alma is primarily a girl name.