Akhil
Borrowed from Sanskrit अखिल (akhila).
Every Akhil since 1984 — 1,820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akhil
Akhil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,614 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 1,820 American babies have been named Akhil. Its peak came in 2007, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akhil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akhil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,614 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,450 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,574 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,584 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,023 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,640 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,710 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,800 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,553 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,112 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,018 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,965 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,799 |
| 2011 | 86 | #1,720 |
| 2010 | 78 | #1,850 |
| 2009 | 92 | #1,699 |
| 2008 | 88 | #1,719 |
| 2007 | 95 | #1,621 |
| 2006 | 86 | #1,654 |
| 2005 | 78 | #1,711 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,974 |
| 2003 | 82 | #1,549 |
| 2002 | 76 | #1,597 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1,677 |
| 2000 | 60 | #1,799 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,859 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,172 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akhil mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अखिल (akhila).
How popular is the name Akhil in 2025?
Akhil ranked #5,614 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akhil?
1,820 babies have been named Akhil in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akhil most popular?
Akhil peaked in 2007, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Akhil a boy or girl name?
Akhil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akhil rising or falling?
Akhil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.