Total births
659
Unisex name · since 1973
Adama
Adama has 659 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6458
- among girls today
- 659
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
659 babies have been named Adama since 1973, making it today's #6458 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Adama has been recorded 659 times among girls since 1973, currently ranked #6458 nationally and more common than 64% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #6458 among girls today
- 659 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adama is currently the #6458 unisex name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 659 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6458
- among girls today
- 659
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Adama vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6458
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Adama was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
28 babies were named Adama in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Adama compares
659 Top 39% higher than 61% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Adama's all-time total is 73% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adama | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 659 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Adama's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adama's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adama at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#6,458
Active since
1973
Adama popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Adama popularity over time - boys
449 total births recorded since 1978 (Adama as boys' name)
Adama by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adama's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Adama births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s
2010s
196 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 196 births (30% of all-time use).
How Adama compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Adama's total volume
Adama vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Adama by state
Where Adama concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 151 | 22.9% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.9% |
New York share of Adama's total US births 22.9%
Even split
151 of 659 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adama? ▼
659 babies have been named Adama since 1973. It currently ranks #6458 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 28 births.
When was Adama most popular? ▼
Adama was most popular in the 2010s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Adama most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adama are New York (151 births), Maryland (10 births), Ohio (6 births).
Is Adama a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Adama is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 659 births, and as a boy's name it has 449 births.
How long has the name Adama been used? ▼
Adama has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Adama? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ada, Adalynn, Adalyn, Adaline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Adama's data
- Adama's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (196 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Adamas (151 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Adama
Nearby Names Like Adama
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adama
Ada Girl
#191 106,905 births
Adalynn Girl
#163 34,210 births
Adalyn Girl
#219 31,014 births
Adaline Girl
#194 18,766 births
Adalee Girl
#805 4,731 births
Compare Adama side by side: Adama vs Ada Adama vs Adalynn Adama vs Adalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Adama: #6458 Unisex Name - 659 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adama. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Adama draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.