Aadam

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Pronounced AH-dam /ˈɑ.dæm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Adam — from Hebrew adam, 'man; mankind', linked to adamah, 'earth; ground' (the first man); also the prophet Adam in IslamLow

In 30 seconds: Man; of the earth: Aadam spells Adam. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-dam').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Adam — from Hebrew adam, 'man; mankind', linked to adamah, 'earth; ground' (the first man); also the prophet Adam in Islam

U.S. rank (2025)#8243 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aadam is a spelling of Adam — from Hebrew adam, 'man; mankind', linked to adamah, 'earth; ground' (the first man; also the prophet Adam in Islam). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-dam').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, man-and-of-the-earth at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adam means 'man; mankind' in Hebrew, linked to adamah, 'earth; ground' (the first man, and a prophet in Islam) — Aadam is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'AH-dam').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Adam — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AdamAadmAdem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aadam mean?

Aadam spells Adam — Hebrew 'man; mankind', linked to 'earth; ground' (the first man; a prophet in Islam).

How do you pronounce Aadam?

It's said AH-dam /ˈɑ.dæm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aadam a boy or girl name?

Aadam is a boy's name.

How popular is Aadam?

Aadam is a rare spelling in the U.S.