Adama vs Yeriel

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

Yeriel

Boy #5,201 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"taught by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,201
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yeri, El, Eli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adama Rank #5,378
Yeriel Rank #5,201

Yeriel is more popular, ranked #5201 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

Yeriel ___

  • Yeriel David
  • Yeriel Benjamin
  • Yeriel Aaron
  • Yeriel Samuel
  • Yeriel Elijah
  • Yeriel Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adama

Ibrahim Kofi Yusuf Fatima Amara

If you choose Yeriel

Ariel Uriel Eliana Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adama or Yeriel more popular?

Yeriel is more popular, ranked #5201 compared to Adama at #5378 in the United States.

What do Adama and Yeriel mean?

Adama means "earth, man of the earth" (Hebrew adamah origin). Yeriel means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adama and Yeriel boy or girl names?

Adama is primarily a boy name. Yeriel is primarily a boy name.

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