Maggie vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English Irish Scottish American

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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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Maggie Rank #299

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Maggie or Akeelah more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Akeelah mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Maggie and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.