UK boy's name
Akeel
An Arabic masculine name meaning "intelligent" or "wise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akeel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akeel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 23 births.
This profile covers 257 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 22% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 258 living people in the UK are called Akeel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akeel ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 23 boys were registered as Akeel.
- • Akeel ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #380 in 1992.
- • About 258 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akeel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
23 births
Estimated living
258
2026
Meaning
What does Akeel mean?
The name Akeel is of Arabic origin and has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the Arabic word "aqil," which means "intelligent" or "wise." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early days of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akeel can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah Al-Qasas, verse 14, the name Akeel is mentioned as the name of a wise and righteous man who lived during the time of Prophet Moses.
During the medieval period, the name Akeel gained popularity among Arab scholars and intellectuals. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Akeel ibn Abi Talib, a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his wisdom and bravery and played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests.
Another notable figure with the name Akeel was Akeel ibn Abi Muayt, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 6th century CE. His poetry was highly acclaimed for its eloquence and depth of thought.
In the 11th century, Akeel ibn Abi Al-Qasim Al-Husri was a renowned scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his extensive works on Islamic law.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Akeel was popular among the ruling elite. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Akeel Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman official who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Akeel has been associated with wisdom, intelligence, and leadership qualities. It has been borne by scholars, poets, warriors, and statesmen, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Akeel over time
The chart below shows babies named Akeel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Akeel, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akeel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akeel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3468 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3128 | 49 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1507 | 123 | 10 |
| 1990s | #941 | 65 | 4 |
Geography
Where Akeel is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Akeel. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Akeel ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #380 in 1992.
Across the UK
Akeel in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#380 in 1992
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Akeel
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Akeel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akeel in the UK right now?
In 2023, Akeel was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Akeel most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 23 babies registered as Akeel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akeel?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "intelligent" or "wise".
How many people are called Akeel in the UK?
A total of 257 babies have been registered as Akeel across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Akeel most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Akeel ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #380 in 1992. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.