Tarik vs Akil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarik

Boy #3,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who knocks at the door, night knocker"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish North African South Asian Muslim

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Boy #3,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"intelligent, wise"

Origin: Arabic (aqil)

Arabic African American Swahili

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Tarik Rank #3,346

Akil Rank #3,259

Akil is more popular, ranked #3259 vs #3346 for Tarik.

Is Tarik or Akil more popular?

Akil is more popular, ranked #3259 compared to Tarik at #3346 in the United States.

What do Tarik and Akil mean?

Tarik means "he who knocks at the door, night knocker" (Arabic origin). Akil means "intelligent, wise" (Arabic (aqil) origin).

Are Tarik and Akil boy or girl names?

Tarik is primarily a boy name. Akil is primarily a boy name.