Aqeel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1168 in 2006 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 23 births ranking #751. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 17,796 boys born was named Aqeel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.