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Akilah
Pronounced ah-KEE-lah /ɑˈki.lə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Aqila — from Arabic, 'wise; intelligent; one who reasons; sensible'Low
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History & Origin
Akilah is a spelling of Aqila — from Arabic, 'wise; intelligent; one who reasons; sensible' (the feminine of Aqil). A lyrical, classic name common in African-American families (said 'ah-KEE-lah').
In the U.S. it appears in African-American and Muslim families. Rare in this form, wise-and-intelligent at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Akilah mean?
Akilah spells Aqila — Arabic 'wise; intelligent; one who reasons; sensible'.
How do you pronounce Akilah?
It's said ah-KEE-lah /ɑˈki.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Akilah a boy or girl name?
Akilah is a girl's name.
How popular is Akilah?
Akilah is a rare name in the U.S.