Clifton vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Clifton or Akeelah more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Akeelah mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Clifton and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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