Boy · #6,305 in 2026

Axil

A leaf is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", while the leaves, stem, flower, and fruit collectively form the shoot system.

Current Rank
#6,305
Peak Rank
#6,305 (2024)
Total Babies
154
5-Yr Trend
+33%
2010
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6305
Peak Rank
154
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Axil

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A leaf is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", while the leaves, stem, flower, and fruit collectively form the shoot system.

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The Story of Axil

Axil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Axils were born — ranking #6,443 that year. As of 2026, Axil ranks #6,305 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 154 Axils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Axil

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Axil

What does the name Axil mean?
A leaf is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", while the leaves, stem, flower, and fruit collectively form the shoot system.
How popular is Axil in 2026?
In 2026, Axil ranks #6,305 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Axil most popular?
Axil reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Axil a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Axil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Axil?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Axil include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Axil

Axil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Axil's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Axil'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.