Alma

Meaning of Alma

Alma means "soul" or "nourishing." It's a name with a warm and gentle feeling.

Alma has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alma

Alma is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #449 in 2025 from #491 in 2000.

Notable people named Alma

• Alma Mahler
  Austrian socialite, writer, and composer
• Alma Reville
  British film editor and screenwriter
• Alma Cogan
  British singer known as 'The Girl
• Alma Adams
  U.S. Representative from North Carolina
• Alma Deutscher
  British-Austrian child prodigy musician

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Questions about the name Alma

What does the name Alma mean?

Alma means alma means "soul" or "nourishing." it's a name with a warm and gentle feeling, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Alma a boy's or a girl's name?

Alma is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alma?

In 2025, Alma ranked #449 for girls, up from #472 the year before.

When was Alma most popular?

Alma peaked at #449 in 2025.