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Akila
GirlMeaning of Akila: Arabic: 'intelligent'
Akila is a girl's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7885th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7885
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
730
First recorded 1974 · peak 1997
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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