Akhil
Akhil is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Complete, whole, or universal.
Origin and history
Akhil is a classic Indian male name derived from Sanskrit. It translates to whole, complete, or universal in modern usage. In the United States, it is a well-established choice within the Indian-American community.
Popularity in the United States
1,820 babies in the United States have been named Akhil since 1880. It ranks #3003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1799.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.5 %)
- NJ (20.3 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 243 |
| 2000-2010 | 787 |
| 2010-2019 | 619 |
| 2020-2029 | 128 |
Famous people named Akhil
- Akhil Akkineni: Actor
- Akhil Reed Amar: Legal scholar, Professor
Fun facts
- The name is composed of the prefix 'a-' (not) and 'khila' (broken or divided), yielding the literal meaning 'undivided' or 'complete'.
- Akhil has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States since the late 20th century.