Akeelah vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Alma Rank #472

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Alma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Alma mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Akeelah and Alma boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Alma is primarily a girl name.