Akili

Akili Meaning & Origin

About Akili
The name "Akili" is of Swahili origin and means "wisdom" or "intelligence." It is a unisex name that embodies the qualities of knowledge, insight, and intellectual prowess. Akili represents a person who is highly intelligent, perceptive, and possesses a deep understanding of the world around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Akili is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 64.15% and females 35.85%, based on recent birth statistics.

Akili Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K IY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/akili*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akili in Braille

Here's how to represent Akili in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Akili in braille

How to Spell the Name Akili in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Akili using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Akili in sign language

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