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Malick vs Adama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malick or Adama more popular?

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

What do Malick and Adama mean?

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

Are Malick and Adama boy or girl names?

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

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