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Aqeel

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How to Pronounce Aqeel

Pronounced ah-KEEL /ɑˈkil/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic aqil, 'wise; sensible; intelligent; one who uses reason'Low

In 30 seconds: Wise; sensible; intelligent: Aqeel is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-KEEL').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic aqil, 'wise; sensible; intelligent; one who uses reason'
U.S. rank (2025)#12169 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 220
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319762025

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

Aqeel comes from the Arabic aqil, 'wise; sensible; intelligent; one who uses reason'. A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-KEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, wise-and-sensible at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aqeel means 'wise; sensible; intelligent' in Arabic (from aqil, 'one who uses reason') — a crisp, classic name (said 'ah-KEEL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aqeel — Arabic etymology

Variations

AqilAkeelAqueel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aqeel mean?

Aqeel is Arabic for 'wise; sensible; intelligent; one who uses reason' (from aqil).

How do you pronounce Aqeel?

It's said ah-KEEL /ɑˈkil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aqeel a boy or girl name?

Aqeel is a boy's name.

How popular is Aqeel?

Aqeel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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