Boy · #3,547 in 2026

Akil

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

Current Rank

#3,547

Peak Rank

#1,268 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-19%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#1268

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Akil

Akil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 82 Akils were born — ranking #1,288 that year. As of 2026, Akil ranks #3,547 for baby boys with 32 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 2K Akils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Akil

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akil

What does the name Akil mean?

Akil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akil in 2026?

In 2026, Akil ranks #3,547 among boys' names in the U.S., with 32 babies given the name that year.

When was Akil most popular?

Akil reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #1,268 that year with 82 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Akil most popular?

Akil has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Akil.

Is Akil a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Akil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akil include Karlos, Jamieson, Jerrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akil

Akil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Akil's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #1,268. Use the chart and map above to compare Akil'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.