Akili is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4654 in 1998 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 26 births ranking #3106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 136,523 boys born was named Akili. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.