Alma vs Faye

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
Faye Rank #539

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #539 for Faye.

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

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Faye more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Alma and Faye mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Alma and Faye boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.

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