Name meaning & stats
Adama
Adama. 1,108 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Adamas are 2.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
1,108 US babies were named Adama between 1940 and 2025.
Adama around the world
- France: 3,110 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 353 in 2025
- England & Wales: 31 babies since 1996, peak 2017
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Adamas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.4× | High · 35 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
| Basketball player | 2.0× | Medium · 12 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Adamas show up 2.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)