Aqeel
boy name#12008 in 2025Aqeel entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4940 in 1980, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
#12008
rank today
#4940
peak (1980)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5587 |
| 1980s | #6298 |
| 1990s | #7191 |
| 2000s | #9780 |
| 2010s | #8695 |
| 2020s | #10788 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Aqeel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aqeel alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aqeel in 2025?
- Aqeel ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aqeel most popular?
- Aqeel peaked in 1980, reaching #4940 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aqeel with classmates?
- Aqeel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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