Aqil
Meaningwise, intelligent · Arabic
Aqil is an Arabic boy name meaning “wise, intelligent”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Aqil would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationAqil peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Aqil you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aqil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAqil first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Aqil
Aqil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “wise, intelligent”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Aqil
What does the name Aqil mean?
Aqil means “wise, intelligent” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “wise” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sage (“wise”), Raymond (“wise protector”), Saige (“wise”) and Ray (“wise protector”).
What is the origin of the name Aqil?
Aqil is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Aqil a boy or girl name?
Aqil is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Aqil.
How popular is the name Aqil?
Aqil ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #7,139.
What names are similar to Aqil?
If you like Aqil, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ray.
What should I know before naming my baby Aqil?
Aqil is an Arabic boy name meaning “wise, intelligent”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.