What Does the Name Alba Mean?
Alba is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “White, dawn.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Alba |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | White, dawn |
| Variants | Albina, Albane, Alva |
| Popularity | Most popular in Spain and Italy, where it has ranked among the top girls' names; familiar elsewhere via actress Jessica Alba. |
The meaning and origin of Alba
The name Alba means “White, dawn” and has Latin origins. From Latin albus ("white"), also meaning "dawn" in Spanish and Italian. Alba is additionally the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland, though as a given name its Romance-language sense predominates.
Variants and related names
Alba is related to several other names you may recognize: Albina, Albane, Alva. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Alba?
Most popular in Spain and Italy, where it has ranked among the top girls' names; familiar elsewhere via actress Jessica Alba.
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What does the name Alba mean?+
The name Alba means “White, dawn” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Alba?+
Alba originates from Latin.
Is Alba a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Alba has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press