Alma vs Arlette

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

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Arlette

Girl #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
516
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arla, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Arlette Rank #583

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #583 for Arlette.

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

Arlette ___

  • Arlette Marie
  • Arlette Claire
  • Arlette Louise
  • Arlette Elise
  • Arlette Sophie
  • Arlette Blanc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Arlette

Colette Simone Marcel Renée Odette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Arlette more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Arlette at #583 in the United States.

What do Alma and Arlette mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Arlette means "eagle, noble strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Arlette boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Arlette is primarily a girl name.

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