“The name 'Jakilah' is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "intelligent" or "wise," derived from the root *ʿ-q-l* (عقل) signifying intellect or reason.”
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,760
TrendVintage
Peak year2009
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 5
Global rank#63,093
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Jakilah
The name 'Jakilah' is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "intelligent" or "wise," derived from the root *ʿ-q-l* (عقل) signifying intellect or reason.
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Etymology
The name 'Jakilah' is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "intelligent" or "wise," derived from the root *ʿ-q-l* (عقل) signifying intellect or reason. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, though it lacks notable historical prominence or widespread usage in classical texts.
Jakilah currently ranks #15,760 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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