Akeelah vs Gaius

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 #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin English American

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Gaius Rank #3,655

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Gaius more popular?

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Gaius mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin).

Are Akeelah and Gaius boy or girl names?

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