Alba is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #129 in 2023 with 387 recorded births. This places Alba in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 472 births ranking #95. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 7,640.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 663 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.