Adama vs Sarim

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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Sarim

Boy #5,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, decisive, cutting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,495
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sar, Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Sarim Rank #5,495

Adama is more popular, ranked #5378 vs #5495 for Sarim.

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

Sarim ___

  • Sarim Ahmad
  • Sarim Ali
  • Sarim Hassan
  • Sarim Omar
  • Sarim Ibrahim
  • Sarim Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Sarim

Layla Amira Zara Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Sarim more popular?

Adama is more popular, ranked #5378 compared to Sarim at #5495 in the United States.

What do Adama and Sarim mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Sarim means "sharp, decisive, cutting" (Arabic origin).

Are Adama and Sarim boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Sarim is primarily a boy name.

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