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Adem

Boy name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Adem: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2004.

Adem is a variant of the Hebrew name Adam, meaning “man” or “earth,” from the biblical figure formed from the dust. While most familiar in English as Adam, the spelling Adem is especially popular in Turkish and Bosnian communities, reflecting the name’s deep roots across multiple cultures. Notable bearers include Serbian footballer Adem Ljajić, known for his skill as a winger, and Kosovar activist Adem Demaçi, a prominent writer and political prisoner. The name also carries strong cultural weight in Kosovo and Albania through Adem Jashari, a revered commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Though no major place shares the exact spelling, the root “Adam” appears in locations like Adam’s Peak in Sri

Boy 6 of 52 years

Peak year
20045 babies
Latest (2018)
#7043 babies
Total births
24since 2003
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2004 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).