Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Akil since 1970
Babies named Akil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 305 |
| 1980s | 316 |
| 1990s | 617 |
| 2000s | 427 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
The name Akil, recorded in U.S. data since 1970, has maintained a steady but uncommon presence. Its peak popularity occurred in 1994, yet it has never broken into widespread use. In the most recent year, 2025, the name ranked 5,399 with an incidence of 1 in 100,475 births. Akil's trajectory is stable, showing neither a sharp rise nor decline, suggesting it remains a consistent choice among families seeking a name with Arabic roots and a clear, positive meaning. Although no specific top states are associated with the name, it has been used across diverse communities, reflecting its broad cultural resonance.
Akil derives from the Arabic root 'a-q-l (عقل), meaning intelligence, reason, or understanding. It is a common given name across the Arabic-speaking world, often bestowed for its positive connotations of wisdom and prudence. The name has also been adopted by Muslim families in South Asia and beyond.
“Akil” around the world
Where Akil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aki
Sibling names for Akil
Names that share Akil's style, for a brother or sister.
