Akilah
Every Akilah since 1972 — 3,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akilah
Akilah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,475 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 3,012 American babies have been named Akilah. Its peak came in 1993, when 115 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 Akilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,475 |
| 2024 | 13 | #7,985 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,651 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,913 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,615 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,549 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,804 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,895 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,348 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,854 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,245 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,217 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,921 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,604 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,999 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,889 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,576 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,782 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,129 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,354 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,789 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,180 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,800 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,352 |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,741 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,778 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,670 |
| 1990 | 65 | #2,053 |
| 1985 | 47 | #2,204 |
| 1980 | 95 | #1,328 |
| 1975 | 60 | #1,626 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akilah in 2025?
Akilah ranked #9,475 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akilah?
3,012 babies have been named Akilah in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akilah most popular?
Akilah peaked in 1993, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Akilah a boy or girl name?
Akilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akilah rising or falling?
Akilah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.