Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Akeil

Name: Popularity of the name Akeil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Akeil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#7,560 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2020

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Akeil

The earliest SSA record of Akeil as a baby boy name dates back to 1996, when 6 babies received it. 1998 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Akeil — #7,560 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 54% of all recorded Akeils. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2020 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 35 Akeils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Akeil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Akeil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Akil
Acle
Akel
Achill
Icle
Ickle
Shaquille
Ecole
Akey
Ackee
Akilah
Akia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akeil

What does the name Akeil mean?

Akeil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akeil in 2026?

In 2026, Akeil ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Akeil most popular?

Akeil reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #7,560 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Akeil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akeil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Akeil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akeil include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akeil

Akeil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Akeil's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Akeil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.