Alma vs Kayla

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
Kayla Rank #336

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 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

Kayla ___

  • Kayla Marie
  • Kayla Ann
  • Kayla Grace
  • Kayla Elizabeth
  • Kayla Rose
  • Kayla Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Kayla more popular?

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Kayla mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alma and Kayla boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Kayla is primarily a girl name.

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