Akeelah vs Maria

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 #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Maria mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akeelah and Maria boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.