Emily vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

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Emily Rank #25

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Emily or Akeelah more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Emily and Akeelah mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Emily and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.