Intelligent, wise, or discerning
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-q-l', which refers to the intellect or the ability to reason. In Islamic philosophy, it represents the rational faculty that distinguishes humans from animals. It is a name that emphasizes mental clarity and sound judgment.
Less common today
Aqil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,702 in 1999.
Cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and a skilled genealogist
English cricketer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
