Aloma Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aloma originates from Spanish, meaning nurturing or caregiver. It has evolved from the word 'aloma' and has connections to the name 'Alma', which means soul. The name is associated with traits of warmth and compassion. There is no significant biblical relevance.
The name Aloma is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aloma has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aloma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5618th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1576th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3224th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7405th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Aloma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aloma"
Pronunciation
/əˈloʊ.mə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Aloma is derived from the Spanish word 'aloma', which means 'nurturing' or 'caregiver'. It is also thought to be influenced by the name 'Alma', which means 'soul' in Spanish.
Meaning
nurturing, caregiver, soul
Language Evolution
Aloma, Alma
Historical Usage
Aloma gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in Spanish-speaking countries and among communities influenced by Hispanic culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Alma, Alomara
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aloma is perceived as a unique and beautiful name, often associated with warmth and compassion.
📊 Aloma Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 147 peak births in 1942
Geographic Spread
Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aloma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aloma"
"Aloma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5618th of 9107 | 37 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1576th of 9204 | 460 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3224th of 12526 | 257 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7405th of 19264 | 88 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Aloma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aloma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.61% 1138th/1546 |
82.13% 1278th/1556 |
52.10% 1226th/2353 |
91.53% 1416th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aloma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aloma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.