Alama is of Hawaiian origin and means "calm". It is primarily used as a female name, but can also be given to males. The name was brought into prominence by Alama Keakuhilo, who was a Hawaiian chiefess in the 18th century. It has since become a popular choice among families of Hawaiian heritage and those looking for unique, cultural names. Alama is pronounced /aːˈlɑːmɑː/ with the stress on the second syllable.
"The name Alama has a unique presence in the United States, with a notable occurrence in the year 1917. In that year alone, there were 5 babies born and given the name Alama. This figure represents the total number of births for the name Alama in the US during that specific year."