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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Akyli — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Akylah|Akylie
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Akyli

AH-kuh-lee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#12176
↑↑ Surging
#12176
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#7981 in 2020
5yr change
+3092 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12176 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Akyli

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12176

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3092 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernCelticGirl3-syllableNature-inspiredUnisex-leaningRareContemporaryRising
Character
sharp perception
STRONG
High confidence

Akyli is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12176 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3092 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12176 · very rare
Akyli at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'sharp' or 'keen', with modern usage influenced by nature-based naming trends
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Celtic
Peak rank:#7981 in 2020
5yr change:+3092 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Similar Style
Skylar◈Harper◈Quinn◈Riley◈Mackenzie◈Logan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Akyli
Emerson◈Presley◈Morgan◈Blair◈Sloane◈River◈Rowan◈Paisley◈
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→ Stable
Harper◈
English · #12
→ Stable
Quinn◈
Irish · #96
→ Stable
Riley◈
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Mackenzie◈
Scottish · #200
↓ Declining
Logan◈
Scottish · #391
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Akyli · Overview
Summary

Akyli is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12176 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Akyli scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3092 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Nature character
Akyli carries a cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Akyli is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
akyli.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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