Akila
3 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Akila was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
730 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 1997 with 29 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
666 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 1978 with 23 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Rhône, Nord, Loire
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
31 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
31 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Akila’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6592 | — |
| 2007 | #10818 | ↓4226 |
| 2008 | #8529 | ↑2289 |
| 2009 | #8058 | ↑471 |
| 2010 | #7513 | ↑545 |
| 2011 | #9723 | ↓2210 |
| 2012 | #8208 | ↑1515 |
| 2013 | #10235 | ↓2027 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↑106 |
| 2015 | #6036 | ↑4093 |
| 2016 | #7230 | ↓1194 |
| 2017 | #4811 | ↑2419 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↓3335 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↑1215 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↓1101 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↓1032 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↓1256 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↓810 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↑2760 |
Frequently asked questions about Akila
Is Akila a popular name?
Yes — Akila currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Akila more common for boys or girls?
Akila is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Akila most popular?
Akila peaked in 1997 in United States, with 29 recorded births that year.
Is Akila rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Akila’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7680 in 1974 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Akila?
At least 1,427 babies have been recorded with the name Akila across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Akila popular in more than one country?
Yes — Akila appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Akila?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Akila include Akiko, Alaijah.
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