Akeelah
2 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Akeelah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,533 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 2006 with 403 births
Most common in: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
65 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2010 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
65 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Akeelah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #708 | — |
| 2007 | #1054 | ↓346 |
| 2008 | #1468 | ↓414 |
| 2009 | #1756 | ↓288 |
| 2010 | #2093 | ↓337 |
| 2011 | #2945 | ↓852 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↓970 |
| 2013 | #3778 | ↑137 |
| 2014 | #4269 | ↓491 |
| 2015 | #3989 | ↑280 |
| 2016 | #4250 | ↓261 |
| 2017 | #4477 | ↓227 |
| 2018 | #3789 | ↑688 |
| 2019 | #4546 | ↓757 |
| 2020 | #5487 | ↓941 |
| 2021 | #4833 | ↑654 |
| 2022 | #5309 | ↓476 |
| 2023 | #5960 | ↓651 |
| 2024 | #5799 | ↑161 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↓1334 |
Frequently asked questions about Akeelah
Is Akeelah a popular name?
Yes — Akeelah currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Akeelah more common for boys or girls?
Akeelah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Akeelah most popular?
Akeelah peaked in 2006 in United States, with 403 recorded births that year.
Is Akeelah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Akeelah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9681 in 1989 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Akeelah?
At least 1,598 babies have been recorded with the name Akeelah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Akeelah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Akeelah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Akeelah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Akeelah include Aime, Ainslie, Alasia.
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