Alba is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1480 in 1998 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 472 births ranking #95. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 24,098 girls born was named Alba. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.