The nameAkila

Akila is a girl's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic aqila, "intelligent, wise".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Akila

Akila in France

6509thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1978peak year (25 births)
665babies named Akila in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Akila was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 160 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Akila. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Akila in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akila mean?

From the Arabic aqila, "intelligent, wise".

What is the origin of the name Akila?

Arabic.

Is Akila a girl's or a boy's name?

Akila is a girl's name.