Akeelah vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Percy mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Akeelah and Percy boy or girl names?

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