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Adama
Pronounced ah-DAH-mah /ΙΛdΙ.mΙ/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Hebrew adamah, 'earth; ground; the red soil' (the root of Adam), and a West African (Mandinka/Fula) name, a feminine form linked to Adam; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Adama comes variously from the Hebrew adamah, 'earth; ground; the red soil' (the root of Adam), and a West African (Mandinka/Fula) name, a form linked to Adam (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, cultural, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ada).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and West African families. Rare, earth-and-ground at the (Hebrew) root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adama mean?
Adama is variously Hebrew 'earth; ground' and a West African name linked to Adam; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Adama?
It's said ah-DAH-mah /ΙΛdΙ.mΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Adama a boy or girl name?
Adama is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Adama?
Adama is a rare name in the U.S.