Alba
Alba first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 205 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 177.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alba popular?
Near its peak Alba is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 1,149 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,390 | |
| 2000s | 718 | |
| 1990s | 811 | |
| 1980s | 838 | |
| 1970s | 356 | |
| 1960s | 305 | |
| 1950s | 320 | |
| 1940s | 158 | |
| 1930s | 301 | |
| 1920s | 491 | |
| 1910s | 461 | |
| 1900s | 84 | |
| 1890s | 54 | |
| 1880s | 35 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alba mean?
Alba is the Spanish and Latin word for “dawn” or “sunrise.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alba mean?
Alba means Dawn. Alba is the Spanish and Latin word for “dawn” or “sunrise.”
What is the origin of the name Alba?
Alba is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Alba?
Alba is pronounced “AHL-bah.”
Is Alba a boy or a girl name?
Alba is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alba a popular name right now?
Alba is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Alba?
In 2025, Alba ranked #1261 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alba most popular?
Alba was most popular in 2024, when about 205 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Alba?
Names similar to Alba include Pilar, Paloma, Esperanza, Reina, Isabela.
What names go well with Alba?
Spanish names that pair well with Alba include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.