Akili

Akili is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,562 in the US, popular nicknames include Aki, Aky, and Akiie.

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Girl Name #27,562 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Akili is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Akili often also consider Brhea, Ixcel, Quwanna .

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Historical Record

Akili first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.

Over 254 babies have been named Akili in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Akili is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,562 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#27,562
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#27,562
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Aki Aky Akiie

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Akili is also used as a boy name, ranked #13264.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akili

Is Akili a boy or girl name?
Akili is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #27562. As a boy name, it is ranked #13264. Akili is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Akili?
Akili is currently ranked #27562 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Akili?
Common nicknames for Akili include Aki, Aky, and Akiie.
Is Akili a common or rare name?
Akili is an uncommon name, ranked #27562 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Akili?
Akili pairs well with Brhea, Ixcel, Quwanna, Franchezca in style and sound.

About the Name Akili

Akili is a girl name .

Is Akili a boy or girl name? Akili is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,562 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,264. Akili is more commonly used as a boy name.

Akili is currently ranked #27,562 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Akili include Aki, Aky, and Akiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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