Clara vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

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Clara Rank #78

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Clara or Akeelah more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Clara and Akeelah mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Clara and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.