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Akeelah vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,976
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Akeelah Rank #5,976
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeelah or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Adam mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Akeelah and Adam boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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