Akil vs Waleed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akil

Boy #3,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligent, wise"

Origin: Arabic (aqil)

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,259
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aki

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Akil Rank #3,259
Waleed Rank #3,340

Akil is more popular, ranked #3259 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akil ___

  • Akil James
  • Akil Rashid
  • Akil Alexander
  • Akil Malik
  • Akil Elijah

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akil

Amira Khalil Zara Idris Layla

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akil or Waleed more popular?

Akil is more popular, ranked #3259 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Akil and Waleed mean?

Akil means "intelligent, wise" (Arabic (aqil) origin). Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin).

Are Akil and Waleed boy or girl names?

Akil is primarily a boy name. Waleed is primarily a boy name.

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