Cy vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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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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Cy Rank #2,349

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Cy or Akeelah more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Cy and Akeelah mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Cy and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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