Dallas vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

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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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Dallas Rank #243

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Dallas or Akeelah more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Akeelah mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Dallas and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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