Maria vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin 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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Maria Rank #74

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Maria or Akeelah more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Maria and Akeelah mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Maria and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.