Total births
121
Boys' name · since 1991
Akeel
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Akeel, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 1991–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
121 boys have been named Akeel since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Akeel has been recorded 121 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- 121 total births
- 1991–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
121 boys have been named Akeel since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 121
- total births
- 1991–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Akeel was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
14 babies were named Akeel in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
Akeel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Akeel's full recorded timeline at 2004, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Akeel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2021
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Akeel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Akeel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Akeel's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Akeel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
50 births
- 2000s
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
- 2020s
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 50 births (41% of all-time use).
Akeel by state
Where Akeel concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 4.1% |
New York share of Akeel's total US births 4.1%
5 of 121 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akeel? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 121 babies named Akeel. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 14 births.
When was Akeel most popular? ▼
Akeel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Akeel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akeel are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Akeel been used? ▼
Akeel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Akeel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akeem, Akeen, Aker, Akeim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akeel's data
- Akeel's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 2020s (33) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Akeels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akeel
Nearby Names Like Akeel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akeel
Akeem Boy
#1478 6,825 births
Akeen Boy
244 births
Aker Boy
#8871 60 births
Akeim Boy
50 births
Akela Boy
#10705 38 births
Compare Akeel side by side: Akeel vs Akeem Akeel vs Akeen Akeel vs Aker
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akeel: Baby Name Since 1991 - 121 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akeel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akeel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.