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Amos vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,976
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amos Rank #699
Akeelah Rank #5,976

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amos or Akeelah more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Amos and Akeelah mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Amos and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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

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