Akeelah
Girl nameAkeelah has been given to 1,533 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 107,151 girls was named Akeelah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,533
Peak year
2006 (403 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1989
10-year trend
▼ -59%
Gender split
All girls
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Sibling name ideas for Akeelah
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FAQ
How popular is the name Akeelah?
Akeelah has been given to 1,533 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Akeelah peak?
Akeelah peaked in 2006, when 403 babies were given the name.
Is Akeelah a girl or boy name?
Akeelah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Akeelah are girls).
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