Alma vs Amalia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

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Amalia

Girl #551 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German Dutch Romanian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Malia, Mali

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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Amalia Rank #551

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #551 for Amalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Amalia ___

  • Amalia Rose
  • Amalia Grace
  • Amalia Sofia
  • Amalia Elena
  • Amalia Beatrice
  • Amalia Iris

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Amalia more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Alma and Amalia mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Amalia boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Amalia is primarily a girl name.

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