Akeelah vs Kay

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 #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Kay Rank #6,417

Akeelah is more popular, ranked #5976 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Akeelah or Kay more popular?

Akeelah is more popular, ranked #5976 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Kay mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Akeelah and Kay boy or girl names?

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