Akeelah vs Clara

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 #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Clara mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Akeelah and Clara boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.