Vera vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

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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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Vera Rank #226

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Vera or Akeelah more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Vera and Akeelah mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Vera and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.