Adama vs Emma

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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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Emma mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Adama and Emma boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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