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Adama vs Malick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adama

Boy #5,378 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, man of the earth"

Origin: Hebrew adamah

Cultural Roots

West African Jewish Israeli Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,378
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Malick Rank #5,343

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 vs #5378 for Adama.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Malick more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Malick mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Adama and Malick boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Malick is primarily a boy name.

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