Akeelah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahk-eh-ehl-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A creative spelling of Akeela, with the same meaning.

Akeelah is a female name of American origin, primarily derived from the Spanish name Aquila, meaning "Eagle." However, it also has Arabic roots, where it is an indirect Quranic name meaning "very wise," "very discerning," "sensible," and "reasonable." The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly due to the 2006 movie "Akeelah and the Bee," which tells the story of a young girl who competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The name's importance lies in its multifaceted origins and its association with intelligence and wisdom.

Akeelah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Akeelah is currently #5428 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Akeelah is currently #3073 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Akeelah is currently #2645 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Akeelah is currently #1479 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Akeelah is currently #2716 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Akeelah is currently #1515 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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