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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eagle
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- uh-KWIL-uh
Aquila (uh-KWIL-uh) is a Latin name meaning "eagle." It's a rare pick in the U.S., which means a child named Aquila is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Meaning & Origin of Aquila
Meaning: Eagle.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aquila
uh-KWIL-uhIPA /əˈkwɪlə/
Popularity of Aquila
Aquila peaked in 1977 at #2780, with 29 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #12246, with 7 babies, so it remains a very uncommon choice.
Names Like Aquila
These names have followed a similar path to Aquila in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Aquila mean?
Eagle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aquila?
Aquila is pronounced uh-KWIL-uh (IPA: /əˈkwɪlə/).
Is Aquila a popular name right now?
Aquila peaked at #2780 in 1977 and is ranked #12246 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1955–2024.)
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