Aquila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
14% Masculine / 86% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Aquila means "eagle".
Meaning of the Name Aquila
Aquila is a Latin name meaning "eagle". In ancient Rome, the eagle was considered a symbol of power and strength. The name Aquila is derived from the Latin word "aquilus" which means "dark" or "swarthy". It has been used as a masculine given name in various cultures throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Aquila
The popularity for the name Aquila peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 33 births, which ranked number 5,489 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Aquila had the most female births in 1991 with 33, which ranked number 3,300 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 17, which ranked number 5,326 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Aquila has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 20 births, an increase of 185.71%. Among females, Aquila has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 11 births, an increase of 57.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aquila
- 20 Year Trend of Aquila: 100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Aquila: 185.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aquila: 57.14%
Popularity of Aquila by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Aquila. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Aquila in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Aquila is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Aquila
- Total Births of Aquila: 22 (11.07%)
- Female Births of Aquila: 12 (4.62%)
Given the upward trend of Aquila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.07% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aquila have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.62%.