How Many People Are Named Adama?

Complete statistics for the name Adama: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Adama
Very Rare
Arabic

Adama means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name steeped in leadership. There are just 1,050 people named Adama in the US today, with 1 in every 314,231 Americans bearing this rare female name. The majority, 83%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~324
Living in US
1 in 1,022,992
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Empowering Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and visionary thinking.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,405,725
Worldwide Bearers
#543
Global Rank
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
296,843
🇲🇱 Mali
261,173
🇸🇳 Senegal
159,232
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
140,923
🇳🇬 Nigeria
134,028
🇬🇳 Guinea
118,913
🇨🇲 Cameroon
82,202
🇳🇪 Niger
69,756
🇹🇩 Chad
34,291
🇧🇯 Benin
27,147

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
423 (40%)
♀ Female
627 (60%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
880
Would be under 30 (83%)
186
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,066 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Adama Through the Generations

Adama has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2007 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Adama are young, with 880 under 30 years old and only 186 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Adama is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, likely due to its strong, empowering connotations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 245
Maryland 10
Pennsylvania 6

✨ Similar Names to Adama

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adama's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Adama

How Many People Have the Name Adama?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 324 people in the United States currently share the name Adama. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adama a Common or Rare Name?

Adama is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Adama Mean?

Adama means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adama in SSA data, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

When Was Adama Most Popular?

The name Adama reached peak popularity in 2007, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Adama?

Approximately 324 people named Adama live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 324. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,022,992 Americans.

Is Adama a rare name?

Adama is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adama mean?

Adama means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Adama more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 40% of people named Adama are male and 60% are female.

When was Adama most popular?

Adama peaked in 2007 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US324
All-Time Births324
1 in X1 in 1,022,992
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2007
World Rank#543
Male %40%
Female %60%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.