Intelligent, wise, or logical
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-q-l', which relates to intellect and discernment. It is the feminine form of the name Akil and carries a connotation of being bright and sensible.
About 10 girls were named Akilah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The young spelling bee protagonist · Akeelah and the Bee
Writer, comedian, and YouTube personality
