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Aquil

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Aquil

Pronounced ah-KEEL /ɑˈkil/Medium

Meaning: Aquil is a transliteration of the Arabic ʿAqīl, 'wise, intelligent, sensible' — a name borne by ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib, a companion and relative of the Prophet Muhammad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Aquil is an Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent', carried in the U.S. as an uncommon boy's name of real substance (said 'ah-KEEL').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAquil is a transliteration of the Arabic ʿAqīl, 'wise, intelligent, sensible' — a name borne by ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib, a companion and relative of the Prophet Muhammad.
U.S. rank (2023)#12377 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 494

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419732023

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

Aquil transliterates the Arabic ʿAqīl, 'wise, intelligent, sensible', from a root about reason and good judgment. It carries historical weight through ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib and remains a meaningful choice in Muslim families.

In U.S. records it has always been uncommon, valued for its clear virtue meaning. Spellings like Aqeel and Akil sit alongside it.

Did you know? The name Aqil belonged to Aqil ibn Abi Talib, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad known in early Islamic history for his knowledge of genealogy.
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Aqil — Arabic 'wise, intelligent'; Aqil ibn Abi Talib

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquil mean?

Aquil is an Arabic name meaning 'wise, intelligent, or sensible'.

How do you pronounce Aquil?

It's said ah-KEEL /ɑˈkil/ — 2 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aquil a boy or girl name?

Aquil is used as a boy's name in the U.S.

How popular is Aquil?

Aquil is an uncommon boy's name in the U.S., used especially in Muslim families.

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