How Many People Are Named Akili?

Complete statistics for the name Akili: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Akili
Very Rare
African

Akili is a very rare name, with only 688 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 479,398 Americans. It peaked in 1999 with 38 births that year.

~688
Living in US
1 in 479,398
Americans
1999
Peak Year

๐Ÿ“– Meaning & Origin

๐Ÿ’ฌ
Meaning
Intelligence or wisdom
๐ŸŒ
Origin
African
๐Ÿ”ข
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Perceptive Curious Wise
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, nurturing, and a deep sense of care for others. People connected to this number tend to be compassionate, family oriented, and driven by a desire to create harmony in the world around them.

๐ŸŒ Worldwide Usage

5,971
Worldwide Bearers
#85,924
Global Rank
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ DR Congo
2,725
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania
1,539
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ Papua New Guinea
468
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
275
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด Somalia
199
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
198
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช Niger
177
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ผ Malawi
85
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines
55
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria
53

โšฅ Gender Distribution

โ™‚ Male
437 (64%)
โ™€ Female
251 (36%)

๐Ÿ“Š Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
472
Would be under 30 (67%)
236
Would be 30โ€“60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 708 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ยท  Trend: Declining

๐Ÿ† Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
94

Scores 0โ€“100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

๐Ÿ“œ Akili Through the Generations

Akili has a unique journey through American naming trends. With just 708 total births across all time but 688 living individuals, it's clear the name hasn't stuck around as much as others. The peak in 1999 stands out, with 38 babies given the name that year. Today, the majority of Akili bearers are under 30, making up 67% of the total. This youthful age skew suggests it's a modern, newer-generation name. However, the declining trend is notable, indicating a waning popularity. The significant gap between all-time births and current living bearers hints at a fad that didn't fully catch on.

๐Ÿ“ State Distribution (Top 10)

California 42
New York 6

โœจ Similar Names to Akili

๐ŸŒฟ Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akili's African roots

๐Ÿ“„ About the Name Akili

How Many People Have the Name Akili?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 688 people in the United States currently share the name Akili. That works out to roughly 1 in every 479,398 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akili a Common or Rare Name?

Akili is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Akili Mean?

Akili means "Intelligence or wisdom" and comes from African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Akili in SSA data, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.

When Was Akili Most Popular?

The name Akili reached peak popularity in 1999, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Akili?

Approximately 688 people named Akili live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 708. That works out to roughly 1 in 479,398 Americans.

Is Akili a rare name?

Akili is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 479,398 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akili mean?

Akili means "Intelligence or wisdom" and comes from African origins.

Is Akili more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 64% of people named Akili are male and 36% are female.

When was Akili most popular?

Akili peaked in 1999 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US688
All-Time Births708
1 in X1 in 479,398
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1999
World Rank#85,924
Male %64%
Female %36%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.