Gender: Unisex
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: AE D AH M AH
Popularity Rank: #5,004
Derived from the Arabic word 'adim', meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. Commonly used in various African countries, it can also mean 'first woman' in Hebrew.
Adama may be derived from Ada, a name whose meaning is Pure, Noble, Kind, Nobility, The Oldest Daughter, Happy, Ornament, Child of the Red Earth, Brightness, Prosperous, Style, Special Things that Matter.
The name Adama is of Arabic origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Adama is commonly found in France, Nigeria, Italy, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE D AH M AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Adama is recorded 11,699 times globally, ranking it as the 5,004th most common name worldwide.
Adama is most prevalent in France, with 3,546 occurrences, making it the 796th most popular name in the country.
In Burkina Faso, the name Adama is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #796 | 1 : 368 |
| Nigeria | #929 | 1 : 809 |
| Italy | #1,563 | 1 : 840 |
| Spain | #1,288 | 1 : 820 |
| Algeria | #1,736 | 1 : 1,861 |
| Cameroon | #445 | 1 : 606 |
| United States of America | #4,215 | 1 : 2,853 |
| Libya | #979 | 1 : 1,367 |
| Morocco | #3,244 | 1 : 3,115 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,574 | 1 : 13,146 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Adama from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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