Alba vs Martina

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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Martina

Girl #1,162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,162
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Martina Rank #1,162

Martina is more popular, ranked #1162 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

Martina ___

  • Martina Rose
  • Martina Grace
  • Martina Elena
  • Martina Luz
  • Martina Isabel
  • Martina Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Martina

Sofia Lucia Marco Sebastian Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Martina more popular?

Martina is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Martina mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Martina means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Alba and Martina boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Martina is primarily a girl name.

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