Earth, soil, or child of the red earth
Adama is a name with deep roots in West African and Semitic traditions. In Hebrew, it is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'soil,' directly related to the name Adam. In many West African cultures, particularly among the Bambara and Mandinka people, it is a common variant of Adam used for both males and females.
Less common today
Adama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,993 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional Spanish footballer
President of the Gambia
Malian professional basketball player
