Adama vs Malick

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
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Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mal, Mick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Malick Rank #5,343

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 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

Malick ___

  • Malick Omar
  • Malick Suleiman
  • Malick Ibrahim
  • Malick Diallo
  • Malick Amadou
  • Malick Keita

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Malick

Omar Ibrahim Fatou Aminata Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Malick more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Malick mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Adama and Malick boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Malick is primarily a boy name.

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