Alma vs Amelia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #472 for Alma.

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

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Amelia mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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