Akeelah vs Lillian

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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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Lillian mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Akeelah and Lillian boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.