Gender: Male
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Intelligent or clever, Intelligent, From Kikuyu, Cleverness
Pronunciation: uh-KEE-lee, /əˈkiːli/, AE K AH L IY
Popularity Rank: #91,595
derived from the Swahili word for 'intellect' or 'mind'. It signifies someone who is intelligent, clever, and quick-witted.
The name Akili is of Swahili origin and means Intelligent or clever, Intelligent, From Kikuyu, Cleverness, Wit. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Akili is commonly found in United States of America, Tunisia, South Africa, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-KEE-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈkiːli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE K AH L IY
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Akili is recorded 268 times globally, ranking it as the 91,595th most common name worldwide.
Akili is most prevalent in United States of America, with 81 occurrences, making it the 19,777th most popular name in the country.
In Tunisia, the name Akili is found among 1 in every 10588 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #19,777 | 1 : 22,335 |
| Tunisia | #7,303 | 1 : 10,588 |
| South Africa | #28,253 | 1 : 80,858 |
| Morocco | #24,383 | 1 : 42,120 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Akili from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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