Alba vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

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Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Clarissa Rank #1,160

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Clarissa more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Clarissa mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Alba and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.

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