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Aqil
♂ Boy
Pronounced AH-kil /ˈɑ.kɪl/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic aqil, 'wise; intelligent; sensible; one who uses reason'Low
In 30 seconds: Wise; intelligent; sensible: Aqil is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-kil').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic aqil, 'wise; intelligent; sensible; one who uses reason'
U.S. rank (2024)#9007 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 74
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
Aqil comes from the Arabic aqil, 'wise; intelligent; sensible; one who uses reason'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-kil').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, wise-and-intelligent at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Aqil means 'wise; intelligent; sensible' in Arabic — a crisp, thoughtful name (said 'AH-kil').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aqil — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aqil mean?
Aqil is Arabic for 'wise; intelligent; sensible'.
How do you pronounce Aqil?
It's said AH-kil /.kl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aqil a boy or girl name?
Aqil is a boy's name.
How popular is Aqil?
Aqil is a very rare name in the U.S.