Alba
Alba: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑlbə/ · /ˈælbə/
Meaning and origin of Alba
- A female given name from Spanish alba (“dawn”), of modern usage.
Etymology
From Spanish Alba, ultimately from the same origin as Etymology 1 and 2.
How popular is Alba?
Since 1880, 7,471 girls and 108 boys in the U.S. have been named Alba (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #740 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #861 in 1892. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alba
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Alba FAQ
What does the name Alba mean?
A female given name from Spanish alba (“dawn”), of modern usage. From Spanish Alba, ultimately from the same origin as Etymology 1 and 2.
What is the origin of the name Alba?
Alba is listed as a name of Spanish alba origin.
How popular is the name Alba?
Since 1880, 7,471 girls and 108 boys in the U.S. have been named Alba (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #740 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #861 in 1892. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alba a boy or girl name?
Alba is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,471 girls and 108 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.