Girl · #1,176 in 2026

Alba

Alba is a unisex given name of Latin origin meaning "white". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan the name means sunrise or "dawn". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan speaking countries it is considered to be a female name. It can also be used as a surname or as a title. It may also be considered a feminine version of Albert or Albinus or of names beginning with the Germanic Alf.

  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Catalan
  • French
Current Rank
#1,176
Peak Rank
#738 (2024)
Total Babies
8K
5-Yr Trend
+21%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#738
Peak Rank
8K
Total Count
136
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alba

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alba is a unisex given name of Latin origin meaning "white". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan the name means sunrise or "dawn". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan speaking countries it is considered to be a female name. It can also be used as a surname or as a title. It may also be considered a feminine version of Albert or Albinus or of names beginning with the Germanic Alf.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Catalan
  • French
  • Ancient Roman
  • Germanic

The Story of Alba

The earliest SSA record of Alba as a baby girl name dates back to 1880, when 6 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 204 newborns named Alba — #1,171 in the national rankings. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,176 among baby girl names with 203 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). In total, more than 8K Albas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Alba

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Alba. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Notable people named Alba

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Alba Arikha (born 1966), French-British writer
  • Alba Arnova (1930–2018), Italian-Argentine ballerina and actress
  • Alba August (born 1993), Danish-Swedish actress and singer
  • Alba Aznar (born 1993), Spanish footballer
  • Alba Baptista (born 1997), Portuguese actress
  • Alba Raquel Barros (born 1952), Puerto Rican actress, comedian, and dancer
  • Alba Bautista (born 2002), Spanish rhythmic gymnast
  • Alba Gaïa Bellugi (born 1995), a French actress

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Names that sound like Alba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alba

What does the name Alba mean?
Alba is a unisex given name of Latin origin meaning "white". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan the name means sunrise or "dawn". In Spanish, Italian and Catalan speaking countries it is considered to be a female name. It can also be used as a surname or as a title. It may also be considered a feminine version of Albert or Albinus or of names beginning with the Germanic Alf.
What is the origin of the name Alba?
Alba has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian, Spanish, Catalan, French, Ancient Roman, Germanic.
How popular is Alba in 2026?
In 2026, Alba ranks #1,176 among girls' names in the U.S., with 203 babies given the name that year.
When was Alba most popular?
Alba reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #738 that year with 204 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alba most popular?
Alba has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alba.
Is Alba a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alba is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Alba?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alba include Euphemia, Joella, Lanie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Alba?
Common variants and related forms of Alba include Elba. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Alba

Alba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Alba's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #738. Use the chart and map above to compare Alba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.