Adama vs Barak

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

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Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Barak Rank #5,297

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 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

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Barak more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Barak mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adama and Barak boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Barak is primarily a boy name.

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