Akil
Every Akil since 1970 — 2,147 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akil
Akil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,405 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,147 American babies have been named Akil. Its peak came in 1994, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,405 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,218 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,459 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,706 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,427 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,654 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,900 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,531 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,717 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,683 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,433 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,899 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,664 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,808 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,512 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,380 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,334 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,487 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,695 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2,449 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,082 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2,239 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,783 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,428 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,118 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,015 |
| 1995 | 80 | #1,313 |
| 1990 | 53 | #1,565 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,116 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,497 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,429 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,239 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akil in 2025?
Akil ranked #5,405 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akil?
2,147 babies have been named Akil in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akil most popular?
Akil peaked in 1994, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Akil a boy or girl name?
Akil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akil rising or falling?
Akil has been roughly stable over the past decade.