Akila
Every Akila since 1974 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akila
Akila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,386 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 730 American babies have been named Akila. Its peak came in 1997, when 29 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 Akila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,386 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,158 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,345 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,078 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,043 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,940 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,157 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,169 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,814 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,247 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,039 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,163 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,278 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,219 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,739 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,532 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,068 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,544 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,845 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,600 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,349 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,735 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,801 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,297 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,369 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,043 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,221 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,511 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,083 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,249 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,861 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akila in 2025?
Akila ranked #8,386 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akila?
730 babies have been named Akila in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akila most popular?
Akila peaked in 1997, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Akila a boy or girl name?
Akila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akila rising or falling?
Akila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.