Will my child share the name Adama with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Adama per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Adama in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Adama becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Adama is declining: down 1,750 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #2,095 in 2012.

Is Adama a good choice for a distinctive name?

Adama is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Adama a popular baby name in the United States?

Adama does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Adama

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Adama is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Adama in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Adama

Adama has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1076 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #2095 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Adama is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Adama in their class.