Origin
Native American (Choctaw)
Syllables
4
Zodiac
Taurus
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Alabama is a name often given to girls. Ranked #10330 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Native American (Choctaw) origin and traditionally means "Gathering people from the thicket clearers tribe". It has 4 syllables.
The Story of Alabama
Alabama stems from Choctaw words describing tribal lands and communities. It reflects Native American resilience and connection to the earth. Though uncommon as a given name, it offers a strong, melodic option with cultural depth. Girls with this name tend to embody grounded creativity and loyalty.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10330 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Builds stable foundations.
Seeks joyful expression.
Appears introspective and wise.
Promotes cooperation and peace.
Zodiac & Astrology
Taurus
Embodies steady, nurturing strength.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates calm, enduring natural power.
Color Aura
Earthy Green
Element
Earth
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Emerald
Spirit Animal
Bear
Power Word
Rooted
Energy Type
Earth × Spring
Personality & Traits
Grounded
Stays connected to nature and reality.
Resilient
Overcomes challenges with strength.
Creative
Finds beauty in everyday moments.
Famous People Named Alabama
Alabama Whitman
American author and poet
Alabama Shakes
Band frontwoman Brittany Howard
Alabama in Pop Culture
Alabama
True Romance Film
Alabama
Book Character
Historical Events
1540
First European records of the name.
1819
Alabama becomes a U.S. state.
International Variations
Alabama in Different Scripts
Alabama
Latin
Алабама
Cyrillic
アラバマ
Japanese (Katakana)
阿拉巴马
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Alabama:
Alabama Rose
Alabama Jane
Alabama Mae
Alabama Grace
Alabama Lynn
Alabama Belle
Fun Facts & Trivia
Named after indigenous tribal lands.
Evokes Southern charm and history.
Rare but memorable choice for girls.
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girlPronunciation
al-uh-BAM-uh
Quick Facts
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