Girls name · California
Alma in California
Alma was the 327th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 99 babies named Alma that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,182 babies Alma.
Popularity over time
Alma in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 69th |
| 1926 | 55 | 140th |
| 1943 | 33 | 292nd |
| 1959 | 74 | 338th |
| 1976 | 210 | 141st |
| 1992 | 345 | 152nd |
| 2009 | 91 | 461st |
| 2025 | 99 | 327th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 69th in 1910 to 327th in 2025.
The most babies named Alma in California in a single year was 365, in 1991. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 1914.
Across the country, Alma reached its best rank of 22nd in Louisiana (1911). See Alma in every state →
How popular is Alma in California?
Alma was the 327th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 99 babies named Alma that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,182 babies Alma.
How many babies are named Alma in California?
In 2025, 99 babies were named Alma in California. The most babies named Alma in California in a single year was 365, in 1991.
What is the rank of Alma in California?
Alma ranked 327th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 1914.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.