Vakil is an Arabic surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Abhay Vakil (1951–2021), Indian businessman Ardashir Vakil, Indian novelist Dina Vakil (born 1946), Indian journalist Pandit Divyang Vakil, Indian spiritual teacher Laila Vakil (born 1974), British swimmer Nanubhai Vakil (1902–1980), Indian film director Ravi Vakil (born 1970), Canadian-American mathematician Shereveer Vakil, Indian actor and gym trainer Tarjani Vakil, Indian banker