The nameAlba
Alba means "dawn" in Spanish, Italian and Catalan. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Alba comes from the Latin albus, "white", and means "dawn". It is also the Gaelic name of Scotland.
Origin
Latin.
History
Alba is very popular in Spain. In England and Wales it entered the top 100, at 95th place in 2025.
Alba in other languages
Alba is spelled the same in Italian, Spanish and Catalan, where the word means "dawn". In Scottish Gaelic, Alba is the name of Scotland.
Did you know?
- Alba is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland.
Famous people named Alba
- Jessica Alba, actress
- the Duchess of Alba, Spanish noble title
Popularity of the name Alba
Alba in the United States
Alba was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,390 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Alba. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Alba in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 194 births a year on average, against 145 in the five years before.
Alba in the United Kingdom
Alba was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 2,657 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Alba. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Alba in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 463 births a year on average, against 310 in the five years before.
Alba in France
Alba in Belgium
Alba in Switzerland
Alba in Norway
Sibling names for Alba
Names from the same generation as Alba, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alba mean?
Alba comes from the Latin albus, "white", and means "dawn". It is also the Gaelic name of Scotland.
What is the origin of the name Alba?
Latin.
Is Alba a girl's or a boy's name?
Alba is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alba?
In 2024, Alba was the 1172nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 204 births.
What are good sibling names for Alba?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Giulia, Pia, Paulette and Beatrice for a sister, Vincenzo, Lucien, Gus and Emil for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alba?
Jessica Alba, actress; the Duchess of Alba, Spanish noble title.