Adama vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Liam mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Adama and Liam boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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