The nameAdama
Adama is a West African form of Adam, given to boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- West African
Meaning
Adama comes from Adam, from the Hebrew adamah, "earth".
Origin
West African, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Adama reached 2095th place for girls in 2012.
Famous people named Adama
- Adama Traoré, footballer
Popularity of the name Adama
Adama in the United States
Adama was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 341 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Adama. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Adama in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Adama in France
Adama was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,200 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Adama. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Adama in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 181 births a year on average, against 136 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Adama
Names from the same generation as Adama, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adama mean?
Adama comes from Adam, from the Hebrew adamah, "earth".
What is the origin of the name Adama?
West African, from Hebrew.
Is Adama a girl's or a boy's name?
Adama is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 60% of the babies named Adama are girls.
How popular is the name Adama?
In 2024, Adama was the 6901st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 17 births.
What are the variants of the name Adama?
Variants and related names of Adama include Adam.
What are good sibling names for Adama?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Oumou, Aissatou, Kadiatou and Aminata for a sister, Abdoulaye, Ousmane, Boubacar and Ibrahima for a brother.
Who are famous people named Adama?
Adama Traoré, footballer.