Cheetah or leopard
Aksil is a traditional Berber name originating from the Tamazight language of North Africa. It historically refers to the cheetah or leopard, symbolizing speed, agility, and strength. The name is most famously associated with the 7th-century Berber leader who resisted the Umayyad conquest of the Maghreb.
Less common today
Aksil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,861 in 2022.
7th-century Berber king and leader of the Awraba tribe
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
