Adama vs Azende

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
Nicknames
Adam, Ada, Dama

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Azende

Boy #5,228 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the people prosper, communal strength"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Igbo West African African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Zen

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Azende Rank #5,228

Azende is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #5378 for Adama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adama ___

  • Adama Joseph
  • Adama Emmanuel
  • Adama Solomon
  • Adama James
  • Adama Marcus
  • Adama David

Azende ___

  • Azende Khari
  • Azende Emeka
  • Azende Obinna
  • Azende James
  • Azende John
  • Azende Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Azende

Amara Chisom Eze Nkechi Ifenna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Azende more popular?

Azende is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Azende mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Azende means "the people prosper, communal strength" (African origin).

Are Adama and Azende boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Azende is primarily a boy name.

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