Alba vs Maite

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Maite

Girl #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mati

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Maite Rank #1,045

Maite is more popular, ranked #1045 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

Maite ___

  • Maite Rosa
  • Maite Carmen
  • Maite Elena
  • Maite Isabel
  • Maite Lucia
  • Maite Ines

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Maite

Amaia Itziar Iker Ainhoa Izaro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Maite more popular?

Maite is more popular, ranked #1045 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Maite mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Maite means "love" (Basque origin).

Are Alba and Maite boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Maite is primarily a girl name.

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