Melissa vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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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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Melissa Rank #377

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Melissa or Akeelah more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Akeelah mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Melissa and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.