Adam vs Lema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Lema Rank #17,374

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #17374 for Lema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Lema ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Lema

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Lema more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Lema at #17374 in the United States.

What do Adam and Lema mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Adam and Lema boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Lema is primarily a girl name.

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