Alabama
a-luh-BAH-muh
Alabama is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “Derived from the name of the Alabama River and the Native American Alabama tribe, meaning 'thicket clearers' or 'vegetation gatherers'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2007.
What Alabama Means
“Derived from the name of the Alabama River and the Native American Alabama tribe, meaning 'thicket clearers' or 'vegetation gatherers'.”
The Story of Alabama
This name, tied to a specific place and people, achieved its naming peak when your eldest child was just starting school.
Alabama is derived from the name of the Alabama River and the Native American tribe who lived there. Their name is often translated as 'thicket clearers' or 'vegetation gatherers'. It signifies a deep connection to the land and its wild, untamed spirit.
When you hear Alabama, you imagine a daughter with a spirit as vast and free as the open landscape. She will be independent, strong, and deeply connected to the natural world. Her presence will be one of untamed grace.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#27 in 2007
Total Births
306
First Recorded
1995
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