Akeelah vs Clifton

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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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Clifton Rank #1,756

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Clifton more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Clifton mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Akeelah and Clifton boy or girl names?

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