boy's name
Akeel
uh-KEEL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 390
Akeel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Akeel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Akeel?
In 2025, Akeel was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Akeel Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Akeel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Akeel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Akeel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Akeel
- Pronunciation uh-KEEL
Sibling Names for Akeel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Akeel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Akeel
How popular is the name Akeel?
In 2025, Akeel was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Akeel a girl's or a boy's name?
Akeel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Akeel?
Akeel has 2 syllables.
When was Akeel most popular?
Akeel peaked in 1997, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Akeel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Akeel currently ranks #4,539 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.