Akeelah

Meaning of Akeelah

The name Akeelah means 'intelligent' or 'wise'. It suggests someone who is quick-witted and possesses good judgment.

Akeelah has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Akeelah

After ranking as high as #708 in 2006, Akeelah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Akeelah

• Akeelah And The Bee
  Fictional spelling bee champion
• Akeelah Smith
  American track and field athlete
• Akeelah Abdul-Rauf
  American basketball player
• Akeelah K. Smith
  American author and poet
• Akeelah M. Johnson
  American poet and educator

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Questions about the name Akeelah

What does the name Akeelah mean?

Akeelah means the name akeelah means 'intelligent' or 'wise'. it suggests someone who is quick-witted and possesses good judgment, and it comes from Swahili origins.

Is Akeelah a boy's or a girl's name?

Akeelah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Akeelah?

Akeelah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Akeelah most popular?

Akeelah peaked at #708 in 2006.