Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pain, Lipless, Who Embodies the Grief of the People
Pronunciation: uh-KIL-eez, /əˈkɪliz/, AH K IH L IY Z
Popularity Rank: #46,053
Derived from the Greek word 'Achilleus', meaning 'sorrow' or 'pain'. In Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War known for his bravery and strength.
The name Achilles is of Greek origin and means Pain, Lipless, Who Embodies the Grief of the People, Strong and courageous hero in Greek mythology.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Achilles is commonly found in United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-KIL-eez
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈkɪliz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH K IH L IY Z
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Achilles is recorded 673 times globally, ranking it as the 46,053th most common name worldwide.
Achilles is most prevalent in United States of America, with 117 occurrences, making it the 15,088th most popular name in the country.
In Greece, the name Achilles is found among 1 in every 2613 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #15,088 | 1 : 15,462 |
| Saudi Arabia | #38,169 | 1 : 62,874 |
| Malaysia | #22,859 | 1 : 53,800 |
| Greece | #2,063 | 1 : 2,613 |
| Hong Kong | #7,876 | 1 : 14,142 |
| Germany | #9,541 | 1 : 12,645 |
| Philippines | #3,474 | 1 : 9,338 |
| United Kingdom | #16,660 | 1 : 21,928 |
| United Arab Emirates | #21,564 | 1 : 41,464 |
| Belgium | #8,227 | 1 : 12,033 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Achilles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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