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Adama

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DAH-mah /ɑˈdɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: West African (Fula/Mandinka) form of Adam — Hebrew/Arabic, 'man; earth, of the red earth'; often 'the elder/first son'Medium

In 30 seconds: Man of the earth: Adama is the West African Adam — 'man; earth'. Strong, warm, and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningWest African (Fula/Mandinka) form of Adam — Hebrew/Arabic, 'man; earth, of the red earth'; often 'the elder/first son'
U.S. rank (2024)#5225 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719782024

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

Adama is a West African (Fula and Mandinka) form of Adam — from Hebrew/Arabic Adam, 'man; earth, of the red earth' (the first man) — often given to the elder or first son. A strong, warm, dignified name across Senegal, Mali, and the Sahel (footballer Adama Traoré; said 'ah-DAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, man-of-the-earth at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Adam means 'man; earth, of the red earth' in Hebrew and Arabic (the first man) — Adama is a West African (Fula and Mandinka) form, often given to a firstborn son; strong and warm (said 'ah-DAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Adama — West African Adam

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adama mean?

Adama is the West African Adam — 'man; earth, of the red earth' (often given to a firstborn son).

How do you pronounce Adama?

It's said ah-DAH-mah /ɑˈdɑ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adama a boy or girl name?

Adama is a boy's name (used for both in some regions).

How popular is Adama?

Adama is a rare name in the U.S.

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