boy's name
Aqil
AH-kil (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 247
Aqil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aqil 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 | 27 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Aqil?
In 2024, Aqil was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Aqil 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 Aqil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aqil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aqil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aqil
- Arabic AH-kil
Sibling Names for Aqil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aqil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aqil
How popular is the name Aqil?
In 2024, Aqil was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Aqil a girl's or a boy's name?
Aqil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aqil?
Aqil has 2 syllables.
When was Aqil most popular?
Aqil peaked in 1998, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Aqil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aqil currently ranks #13,894 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.