What origin is the name Albany?

Albany comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Albany a popular name?

Albany is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Albany?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Albany — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Albany

Q: Is Albany a rare name?

Yes. Albany does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Albany

Albany

Unisex

english

3 syllables

Albany is an english unisex name meaning "From albany (the city); from the city of alba, italy; derived from a former name for northern scotland".

With english roots, Albany is a unisex name that means "From albany (the city); from the city of alba, italy; derived from a former name for northern scotland". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

From albany (the city); from the city of alba, italy; derived from a former name for northern scotland

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Albany

Very rare in US records

What does Albany mean?

Albany is a unisex name of english origin meaning "From albany (the city); from the city of alba, italy; derived from a former name for northern scotland".