Achilles is a male given name of Greek origin and meaning "pain" or "grief". It is derived from the Ancient Greek word "akheilos", which means "pain" or "grief". According to Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War and the central character in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. He was the son of the sea nymph Thetis and the mortal king Peleus. Legend has it that Thetis dipped baby Achilles into the river Styx to make him immortal, but because she held him by his heel, that part of his body remained vulnerable. This is where the term "Achilles heel" comes from, referring to a person's weakness or vulnerability. Despite being undefeated in battle, Achilles was ultimately killed by an arrow to the heel during the Trojan War. Today, Achilles is still used as a given name and its popularity varies depending on the country. In some cultures, it may be more common than others.
The name Akhilles has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 7 births in both 2016 and 2019, and a low of 5 births each in 2017 and 2018. Overall, there were 30 births with this name from 2015 to 2019.