US Popularity:2303
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):German, Spanish
Meaning:White; Bright; Fortunate; Noble shining one; Dawn
The epitome of purity, Alba is a gender-neutral name primarily of Latin origin that means "white." Often linked to the Latin albus, Alba embodies the additional meanings "bright" and "fortunate," its radiance attracting much abundance. Alba has separate roots stemming from the Germanic Adalberaht, meaning "noble shining one." Within its Spanish roots, Alba also means "dawn"—from the noun amanecer—establishing baby as one willing to share the wealth, nourishing many in return.

Alba Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alba is currently #1618 on The Bump
Boy:Alba is currently #1157 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Alba is currently #897 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alba is currently #2303 in U.S. births
Boy:Alba is currently #17514 in U.S. births
Girl:Alba is currently #2348 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2343
in 2022
- 18
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Alba 1, January 2019

  • Name Doctor, Alba

  • Name Doctor, Alba

  • WordSense Dictionary, Alba

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