Adma
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Adma is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1983 to 1987, Adma has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Adma is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Adma is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'earth' or 'red earth,' related to the root of Adam. In the Bible, Admah was one of the five cities of the plain destroyed alongside Sodom.
Adma is an extremely ancient name — as old as the earliest pages of the Hebrew Bible, carrying the deep, earthy resonance of humanity's oldest naming traditions.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Adma is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1983 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Adma’s rarity (23 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adma has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 | — |
The Story of Adma
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Adma is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Adma are most likely born between 1983 and 1987.
How rare is Adma?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Adma is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 1980s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1983–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | #5463 |
| 1986 | 6 | #5938 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6324 |
| 1983 | 5 | #6250 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–1987