Wise, intelligent, or bright
Akeelah is a modern variant of the Arabic name Akilah. It signifies a person who is discerning, intelligent, and possesses great wisdom. The name gained significant recognition in the United States following the release of the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.
About 15 girls were named Akeelah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The young spelling bee protagonist · Akeelah and the Bee
