Akeem vs Anas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeem

Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

Cultural Roots

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,483
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

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Anas

Boy #1,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friendliness, sociability"

Origin: Arabic uns

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,382
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akeem Rank #1,483
Anas Rank #1,382

Anas is more popular, ranked #1382 vs #1483 for Akeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akeem ___

  • Akeem Jamal
  • Akeem Lamar
  • Akeem Jerome
  • Akeem Dwayne
  • Akeem Maurice
  • Akeem Rasheed

Anas ___

  • Anas Muhammad
  • Anas Ahmad
  • Anas Ibrahim
  • Anas Yusuf
  • Anas Omar
  • Anas Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akeem

Darius Omari Amara Zara Malik

If you choose Anas

Hamza Bilal Fatima Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeem or Anas more popular?

Anas is more popular, ranked #1382 compared to Akeem at #1483 in the United States.

What do Akeem and Anas mean?

Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin). Anas means "friendliness, sociability" (Arabic uns origin).

Are Akeem and Anas boy or girl names?

Akeem is primarily a boy name. Anas is primarily a boy name.

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