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Akeelah vs Ezra

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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Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Akeelah Rank #5,976
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeelah or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Ezra mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akeelah and Ezra boy or girl names?

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

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