How Common is the First Name Alma?
We estimate that there are 54,356 people named Alma who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Alma is the 456th most common for women, and the 876th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Alma?
The average person named Alma is 49.46 years old.
Is Alma a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
696 people named Alma were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 449th most popular name for girls, and the 909th most popular overall.
The popularity of Alma peaked in 1899, when it was the 51st most popular name for baby girls.
Is Alma a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Alma is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Alma. 98.5% of people named Alma are female, while 1.5% are male.
Popularity of Alma in England
In 2020, Alma was the 304th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.