Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Aqeel since 1976
Babies named Aqeel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Aqeel is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise,' and it has been used in the United States since at least 1976. Its popularity peaked in 2013, though in 2025 it remains a relatively uncommon choice, ranking 12,008th with only about 1 in 341,615 male newborns receiving the name. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the past decade. While not frequently recorded in many states, its use is concentrated among families with Arabic or Islamic heritage.
Aqeel comes from the Arabic root 'a-q-l, which conveys the concept of intellect and reason. It is a masculine given name in the Muslim world, directly derived from the Arabic word 'aqil meaning intelligent or wise. The name has been used for centuries across Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aqeel
Names that share Aqeel's style, for a brother or sister.
