What is the origin of the name Akili?

Akili is a name of African origin.

How popular is the name Akili?

Akili is currently ranked #9901 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Akili?

Akili is pronounced ah-KEE-lee.

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UnisexAfrican

Akili

ah-KEE-lee

Popularity

#9901

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

African

Total Births

708

Peak Year

#38 in 1999

First Recorded

1972

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Swahili name meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence.'

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Aki Kili

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Aki Kili

Similar Names

Jabari Imani Zuri Kamari

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentThoughtfulPerceptive

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