Ezra vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American 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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Ezra Rank #13

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Ezra or Akeelah more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Akeelah mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Ezra and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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