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Akyla
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Pronounced ah-KY-lah /ɑˈkaɪ.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: A modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, from the Latin aquila, 'eagle'; a striking nameLow
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MeaningA modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, from the Latin aquila, 'eagle'; a striking name
U.S. rank (2025)#9477 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 279
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Akyla is a modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, from the Latin aquila, 'eagle'. A striking name (said 'ah-KY-lah').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, eagle at the root, and striking.
Did you know? Akyla is a modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, 'eagle' from the Latin aquila — a striking name — a bold choice (said 'ah-KY-lah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Akyla — Latin aquila; modern spelling
Variations
AkilaAquila
Nicknames
Kyla
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Akyla mean?
Akyla is a modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, Latin for 'eagle' (aquila).
How do you pronounce Akyla?
It's said ah-KY-lah /ɑˈkaɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Akyla a boy or girl name?
Akyla is a girl's name.
How popular is Akyla?
Akyla is a very rare name in the U.S.