Adama vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and James mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adama and James boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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