At a glance
- In short
- Akilles is a strong and unique name for a baby boy, with origins in Greek mythology and association with the legendary hero Achilles.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,427 in 2006
- First recorded
- 2005
Meaning of Akilles
Akilles is a strong and unique name for a baby boy. Its origin can be traced back to Greek mythology, where it is the English transliteration of the Greek name Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilleus). In Greek, it is pronounced as uh-KIL-eez (/əˈkɪliːz/). The name Akilles is associated with the legendary hero Achilles, known for his courage and prowess in battle during the Trojan War. Despite its historical and mythological significance, Akilles remains relatively uncommon in the United States. However, it has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years, with 5 occurrences recorded in 2019 and 8 occurrences in both 2016 and 2009. This unique name holds great potential for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name for their little one.
How to pronounce Akilles
Greek
- Pronounced uh-KIL-eez /əˈkɪliːz/
Popularity of Akilles in the U.S.
Akilles was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,427 in 2006. It first appears in the records in 2005.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2005–2022 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2020–2021) |
| 2019 | 5 | 12,145 | back (not recorded in 2017–2018) |
| 2016 | 8 | 8,816 | back (not recorded in 2010–2015) |
| 2009 | 8 | 8,985 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 10 | 7,590 | ▼ 163 |
| 2006 | 10 | 7,427 | ▲ 872 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8,299 | new |
Notable people named Akilles
- Akilles Jarvinen was a Finnish decathlete who won silver medals at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics.