How Many People Are Named Akeelah?

Complete statistics for the name Akeelah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Akeelah
Very Rare
Arabic

Akeelah means 'truth' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,505 people named Akeelah live in the US today, which means 1 in 219,294 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 99%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~1,505
Living in US
1 in 219,294
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Truth
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Intelligent Sensitive Creative
7
Life Path Number

People named Akeelah have a life path number of 7, symbolizing introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,592
Worldwide Bearers
#1,024,927
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,505
🇿🇦 South Africa
25
🇱🇷 Liberia
6
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,505 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
1,499
Would be under 30 (99%)
18
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,517 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
32

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Akeelah Through the Generations

Akeelah burst onto the scene in 2006 with 403 births, marking its peak popularity. Since then, it has seen a steady decline, but remains a favorite among younger generations. With an average age of just 16, it's clear that Akeelah is a name for the new millennium, with most of its bearers under 30 and very few over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 121
Georgia 100
Illinois 75
Mississippi 71
Texas 69
New York 65
Louisiana 56
Alabama 48
North Carolina 35
California 30

✨ Similar Names to Akeelah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akeelah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Akeelah

How Many People Have the Name Akeelah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,505 people in the United States currently share the name Akeelah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 219,294 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akeelah a Common or Rare Name?

Akeelah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Akeelah Mean?

Akeelah means "truth" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Akeelah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Akeelah Most Popular?

The name Akeelah reached peak popularity in 2006, with 403 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Akeelah?

Approximately 1,505 people named Akeelah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,517. That works out to roughly 1 in 219,294 Americans.

Is Akeelah a rare name?

Akeelah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 219,294 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akeelah mean?

Akeelah means "truth" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Akeelah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Akeelah are male and 100% are female.

When was Akeelah most popular?

Akeelah peaked in 2006 with 403 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,505
All-Time Births1,517
1 in X1 in 219,294
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
World Rank#1,024,927
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.