Alba is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2922 in 2024 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 9 births ranking #2321. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 39,684 boys born was named Alba. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Alba is a short, luminous name often linked to dawn or whiteness, and it also carries the strong Gaelic association with Scotland. It feels clean, elegant, and quietly striking.
The name has long-standing use in Spain and Italy as well as a deep cultural place in Gaelic tradition. Its brevity and brightness make it especially appealing today.