Akilah

Meaning of Akilah

Akilah, a feminine given name of Arabic provenance, derives from the Semitic root ʿa-q-l, which denotes cognitive acuity and moral discernment, and in its Swahili adaptation preserves this semantic core while exhibiting a marginally lowered vowel quality (/æˈki.lɑː/) relative to the Arabic pronunciation (/æˈki.læ/). Endorsed within Anglo-American naming conventions, Akilah has maintained a stable presence among the top one thousand female appellations in the United States, achieving a rank of 937 with thirteen recorded instances in 2024, thereby illustrating its measured yet persistent appeal. Analytical assessments of the name highlight its connotations of intellectual virtue and ethical prudence, features that resonate with parents seeking appellations that meld cultural heritage with the projection of cerebral qualities.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as ah-KEE-lah (/æˈki.læ/)

Swahili

• Pronunced as ah-KEE-lah (/æˈki.lɑː/)

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