Alma

Alma has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Alma isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Alma is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Alma was, in the past month, the 326th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Alma is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alma was viewed 117 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Alma's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alma is most adored in Kansas, Alaska and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alma.

Most popular breeds named Alma:

1. German Shepherd
2. Greyhound

Alma is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes sweetness, referencing soul in Spanish and popular in classic literature.

spanish

Means "soul" in Spanish, often used in literature and music.

irish

Not traditionally linked to Irish culture or language.

independent

Alma signifies "soul" in Spanish, suggesting a deep, self-reliant spirit.