The name Alba is a boy's name meaning "white".

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An up-and-comer for girls, but still under-the-radar for boys. Alba feels like a possible crossover candidate, on the heels of Nova and Alva, and with the potential for rising nickname Albie.

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The name Alba peaked for boys at #861 in 1892. Alba is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Alba is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "white".

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Alba is quietly making a behind-the-scenes comeback, perhaps thanks to actress turned baby-product mogul Jessica Alba. Last on the Top 1000 a century ago, the name was given to nearly 200 baby girls in the US last year. Alba might be tomorrow's successor to Ava and Ella. In Spain, Alba ranks among the Top 20 <a href="https://nameberry.com/girls-names">girls' names</a>. Alba is the name of a character in <em>The Time Traveler's Wife</em>.
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Alba is a popular patriotic girl name in Scotland, as the Scottish Gaelic term for the country is Alba.

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The name Alba is currently ranked #954 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #740 in 1880. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ALBA, ALBA, and ALBA. Alba is occasionally used for boys in 1981.

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