Alma vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Olivia mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Alma and Olivia boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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