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Akili
UnisexMeaning of Akili: Swahili: 'wisdom' or 'intelligence'
Akili is a unisex name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9032nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9032
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
715
First recorded 1972 · peak 2000
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
65% boys · 35% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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