Alba
Meaning: A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Alba embodies this quality
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Unisex
Rank in United Kingdom: #7671
Total births: 3,654
History: Alba is woven into the rich fabric of British culture. It carries the theatrical brilliance of the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company. It remains a favourite from the highlands of the north to the coasts of the south.
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| Current rank (2024) | #119 |
| Babies named Alba in 2024 | 413 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 3,654 |
| Peak year | 2024 (413 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #119 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 56 spots |
Frequently asked about Alba
What does the name Alba mean?
Alba means “A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Alba embodies this quality” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Alba?
Alba has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Alba embodies this quality”.
How popular is Alba in the United Kingdom?
Alba ranked #119 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 413 babies that year.
When was Alba most popular?
Alba peaked in 2024 with 413 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Alba a boy or girl name?
Alba is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Albas in registered births are female.
Is the name Alba rising or falling in popularity?
Alba has risen 56 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #175 in 2019 to #119 in 2024.
How long has Alba been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Alba appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.