Akila

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Pronounced uh-KEE-lah /əˈkiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Aqila/Akila, 'wise; sensible; intelligent' — the feminine of aqil. It also echoes the Latin/Tamil Akila; here read chiefly as the Arabic 'wise.'Low

In 30 seconds: A wise Arabic name: Akila means 'intelligent; sensible' (said 'uh-KEE-lah'). Bright and dignified.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Aqila/Akila, 'wise; sensible; intelligent' — the feminine of aqil. It also echoes the Latin/Tamil Akila; here read chiefly as the Arabic 'wise.'

U.S. rank (2025)#8386 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 730

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Akila (Aqila) comes from the Arabic for 'wise; intelligent,' the feminine of aqil. It reads bright and dignified, praising wisdom — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-KEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic- and South Asian-heritage families. Rare, wise, and bright.

Did you know? Akila is Arabic for 'wise; intelligent; sensible' — the feminine of aqil — a bright, dignified name that praises good sense (said 'uh-KEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Akila — Arabic 'wise; intelligent'; feminine of aqil

Variations

AqilaAkeelaAqeela

Nicknames

KikiLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akila mean?

Akila is Arabic for 'wise; intelligent; sensible,' the feminine of aqil.

How do you pronounce Akila?

It's said uh-KEE-lah /əˈkiː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akila a boy or girl name?

Akila is a girl's name.

How popular is Akila?

Akila is a rare name in the U.S.