Aakilah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'wise and intelligent'. It is predominantly used as a feminine given name. The name consists of four syllables: Aa-ki-lah. Spelling variations include Aakila and Akilah. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
"Aakilah saw an increase from 11 births in 1999 to 7 births in 2000, with a combined total of 18 babies given the name."