Alba is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1712 in 2016 with 124 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 204 births ranking #1171. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 59.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 14,286 girls born was named Alba. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.