1,011births recorded
4Countries
3Variants
1997Peak · England & Wales
#2939England & Wales 2025
Aqeel is a boy name family recorded 1,011 times in 4 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2939 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1997, at 7.5 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Akcel (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Aqeel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqeel | English | 390 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2939 | 2000 | ▼ 22 % |
| Aqeel | English | 225 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2013 | ▼ 32 % |
| Aqeel | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2008 | – |
| Akeel | English | 250 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Akeel | English | 121 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2021 | ▼ 12 % |
| Akcel | French | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Aqeel ↔ Akeel — spelling variant
Questions about Aqeel
How popular is the name Aqeel?
In 2025 it ranked #2939 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,011 births across 4 countries.
What is Aqeel in other languages?
Akeel (English); Akcel (French).
When was Aqeel most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1997, at 7.5 births per 100,000.
Is Aqeel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Aqeel is a boy name.