Alma vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

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Alma Rank #472

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Alma or Akeelah more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Alma and Akeelah mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Alma and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.