Alma
Girl name · Latin · pronounced AHL-mah
Verified name
What does Alma mean?
Soul or nurturing
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 409 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 211 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ally, Almita
Variant: Almah
Related: Almina, Almas
Using Alma across cultures
Short, elegant name with positive meanings across multiple languages.
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