Kahlil vs Akil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kahlil

Boy #1,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, cherished one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Lebanese African American

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Boy #3,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"intelligent, wise"

Origin: Arabic (aqil)

Arabic African American Swahili

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Kahlil Rank #1,894

Akil Rank #3,259

Kahlil is more popular, ranked #1894 vs #3259 for Akil.

Is Kahlil or Akil more popular?

Kahlil is more popular, ranked #1894 compared to Akil at #3259 in the United States.

What do Kahlil and Akil mean?

Kahlil means "beloved, cherished one" (Arabic origin). Akil means "intelligent, wise" (Arabic (aqil) origin).

Are Kahlil and Akil boy or girl names?

Kahlil is primarily a boy name. Akil is primarily a boy name.