An estimated 1,519 living Americans are named Akeelah.
How rare is Akeelah?
Akeelah is very rare among babies today, with 15 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 96.3% from its 2006 peak.
How old is the typical Akeelah?
The median age of a living American named Akeelah is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 20 years old.
Is Akeelah still popular?
No. Akeelah is endangered as a baby name, down 96.3% from its 2006 peak with 15 births in 2025.
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
96.3%
2025
15
All-time
1,533
Diaspora map
Akeelah spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina (2006) and ran high in 7 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina, 2006 · over-represented in 7 states over 0 years
