The nameAksil
Aksil is a Berber boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Berber
Meaning
From the Berber aksil, often translated as "panther" or "cheetah".
Origin
Berber, mainly Kabyle. Aksil, or Kusaila, was a 7th-century Berber leader.
History
First given in France in the late 1990s, Aksil peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Aksil
Aksil in France
Aksil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 605 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Aksil. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Aksil in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 63 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aksil mean?
From the Berber aksil, often translated as "panther" or "cheetah".
What is the origin of the name Aksil?
Berber, mainly Kabyle. Aksil, or Kusaila, was a 7th-century Berber leader.
Is Aksil a girl's or a boy's name?
Aksil is a boy's name.