Alabama Meaning

What does Alabama mean?

The name Alabama is of American origin.

The meaning of Alabama is "state name, thicket clearers".

It is also of Native American Choctaw origin, where its meaning is "thicket clearers".

Alabama is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 7 letters and 4 syllables and is pronounced A-la-ba-ma.

The Given Name Alabama

Alabama is good for parents who want a name that is refined and appealing.

A name fit for a child full of allure and distinction, a little adventurer.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Alabama Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 10,512 in baby name popularity for girls with 9 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 7,082 in baby name popularity for girls with 16 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Alabama Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Alabama has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Alabama to other names.

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Famous Alabamas

Alabama Numerology

What will your new littleAlabama be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Alabama Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Alabama in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Alabama.

Just for fun, see the name Alabama in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Alabama in Nautical Flags page.