Lillian vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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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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Lillian Rank #54

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Lillian or Akeelah more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Akeelah mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Lillian and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.