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.
About 6 boys were named Aksil in 2025.
7th-century Berber king and leader of the Awraba tribe
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
