girl's name
Alga
AHL-gah
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 137
Alga is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1955 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Alga is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Alga Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Alga?
In 1955, Alga was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alga
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alga Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alga over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alga
- Pronunciation AHL-gah
Sibling Names for Alga
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alga — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alga
How popular is the name Alga?
In 1955, Alga was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alga a girl's or a boy's name?
Alga is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alga?
Alga has 2 syllables.
When was Alga most popular?
Alga peaked in 1915, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.