Akeelah vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Houston mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Akeelah and Houston boy or girl names?

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