Adam

♀ Girl

Pronounced AD-um /ˈæd.əm/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Adam, 'man; humankind,' tied to adamah, 'earth; red ground' — the first man in Genesis. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Adam means 'man; earth' (said 'AD-um'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Adam, 'man; humankind,' tied to adamah, 'earth; red ground' — the first man in Genesis. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.

U.S. rank (2025)#9464 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,075

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

Adam comes from the Hebrew for 'man,' linked to adamah ('earth'), the first human in Genesis. As a girl's name it is very rare; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'AD-um').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare, biblical, and grounded.

Did you know? Adam is Hebrew for 'man; humankind,' tied to adamah ('earth; red ground') — the first man in Genesis. It's used here for a girl, though it's overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note (said 'AD-um').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Adam — Hebrew 'man; earth'; biblical; boy-leaning

Variations

AdamaAdaminaAdah

Nicknames

AddieAda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adam mean?

Adam is Hebrew for 'man; humankind,' tied to 'earth; red ground' — the first man in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Adam?

It's said AD-um /ˈæd.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adam a boy or girl name?

Adam is used for both, but overwhelmingly for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Adam?

Adam is very rare for girls in the U.S. and common for boys.