Adama
Every Adama since 1973 — 1,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adama
Adama is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,557 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,108 American babies have been named Adama — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adama stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adama year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,557 | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,398 | 18 | #5,244 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,965 | 15 | #5,933 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,796 | 16 | #5,636 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,692 | 9 | #8,175 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,169 | 16 | #5,456 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,613 | 10 | #7,652 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,317 | 12 | #6,707 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,663 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,402 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,289 | 15 | #5,752 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,057 | 14 | #6,003 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,752 | 17 | #5,171 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,806 | 16 | #5,488 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,545 | 17 | #5,205 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,515 | 10 | #7,595 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,813 | 15 | #5,806 |
| 2008 | 13 | #8,970 | 13 | #6,400 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,098 | 13 | #6,269 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,710 | 10 | #7,430 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,807 | 16 | #5,036 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,558 | 9 | #7,545 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,055 | 10 | #6,720 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,897 | 12 | #5,728 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,011 | 8 | #7,541 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,585 | 8 | #7,423 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,081 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #12,973 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,534 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,097 | 12 | #3,430 |
| 1975 | 9 | #5,985 | — | — |
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Famous people named Adama
- Adama Barrow Politician · b. 1965
- Adama Traoré Soccer player · b. 1996
- Adama Traoré Soccer player · b. 1990
- Adama Coulibaly Soccer player · b. 1980
- Adama Tamboura Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adama in 2025?
Adama ranked #5,557 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adama?
1,108 babies have been named Adama in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adama most popular?
Adama peaked in 2007, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Adama a boy or girl name?
Adama is used for both: about 59% of babies named Adama have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Adama rising or falling?
Adama is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adama?
Well-known people named Adama include Adama Barrow (politician), Adama Traoré (soccer player), Adama Traoré (soccer player).