Holding steady.
Popularity of Akeila since 1980
Babies named Akeila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Akeila is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1980. It reached its highest usage in 1992, but it has never been common enough to rank among the top 1,000 names. The name shows stable rarity, with no significant upward or downward trajectory. Because it has never been recorded in any top state's naming data, it remains a truly uncommon choice. Its formation resembles other modern feminine coinages that blend familiar sounds, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name without deep historical roots.
Akeila is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States around 1980. It may be a respelling of Akila, itself a variant of the Arabic name Aqila (meaning 'wise, intelligent'). However, there is no direct evidence of Arabic derivation; it more likely follows the pattern of creating feminine-sounding names by adding the -ila suffix to a short base. The name has remained rare, never ranking among the top 1,000 names in U.S. records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aki, Keila, Lala
Sibling names for Akeila
Names that share Akeila's style, for a brother or sister.
