Aadam
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aadam is a Hebrew name meaning “of the earth”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aadam
Aadam is a name of Hebrew origin, representing the first man as depicted in the Genesis account. Etymologically, it is linked to the Hebrew word for earth or ground, signifying the material from which humanity was created. The name has been deeply embedded in the cultural and religious traditions of the Abrahamic faiths, symbolizing the inception of the human race. It is a fundamental name that serves as a testament to the theological concept of human origins.
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Gender Usage of the Name Aadam
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aadam is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Aadam
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aadam is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 8.44M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 16K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 103K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.12M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aadam ranked #1,122 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,950 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,828 places. Aadam shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,114 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #7,898 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 466 places (from #1,588 to #1,122).
Characteristics of the Name Aadam
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aadam uses two syllables and an initial vowel start, anchored by a trochaic stress pattern. The name is fundamentally associated with the biblical and Quranic figure of the first man. Its profound historical weight and steady phonetic delivery evoke a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Aadam
Middle names used with AadamMethodology
Aadam is most frequently used with: Aadam Kassim
Middle name suggestions for AadamMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aadam is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Aadam Joseph · Aadam Junior · Aadam Gerald · Aadam Justin · Aadam Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aadam
Sound Like Aadam Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Adam · Adem · Adamo · View all 20 names
Spelled Like Aadam Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aadham · Aadav
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Arthur · Oliver · Andre · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aadam Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Aadam”
Dictionary Meaning of "Aadam"Methodology
Adam (biblical character)
a male given name
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How to Spell Aadam in ASL
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