Elijah vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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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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Elijah Rank #8

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Elijah or Akeelah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Akeelah mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Elijah and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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