Akilah
Akilah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Intelligent, wise, or logical.
Origin and history
Akilah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent or wise. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a distinctive, meaningful choice. Recent birth records show it continues to be used as a steady, uncommon name.
Popularity in the United States
3,012 babies in the United States have been named Akilah since 1880. It ranks #3236 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.5 %)
- CA (22.5 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- MI (6 %)
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 | 507 |
| 1980-1990 | 668 |
| 1990-2000 | 874 |
| 2000-2010 | 545 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Akilah
- Akilah Hughes: Writer, Comedian
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Arabic root 'A-Q-L', which pertains to intellect, reason, and understanding.
- Akilah saw its highest U.S. usage during the late 1970s through the 1990s.