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Aquarius

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-KWAIR-ee-us /əˈkwɛər.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: Aquarius is Latin for 'water-bearer' and names the eleventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation. As a given name it draws on that astrological and celestial imagery, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial word-name: Aquarius is Latin for 'water-bearer,' the zodiac sign (said 'uh-KWAIR-ee-us').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningAquarius is Latin for 'water-bearer' and names the eleventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation. As a given name it draws on that astrological and celestial imagery, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12440 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619712024

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

Aquarius is the Latin word for 'water-bearer,' the name of the eleventh sign of the zodiac and its star pattern. As a given name it borrows that astrological, celestial resonance, which we note. A distinctive, cosmic pick (said 'uh-KWAIR-ee-us').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, cosmic, and distinctive.

Did you know? Aquarius is Latin for 'water-bearer' — the eleventh zodiac sign and its constellation; a bold, cosmic word-name, which we note (said 'uh-KWAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Aquarius — Latin 'water-bearer'; zodiac sign/constellation

Variations

AquarianAquarious

Nicknames

AquaAri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquarius mean?

Aquarius is Latin for 'water-bearer,' the name of the eleventh zodiac sign and its constellation.

How do you pronounce Aquarius?

It's said uh-KWAIR-ee-us /əˈkwɛər.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aquarius a boy or girl name?

Aquarius is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aquarius?

Aquarius is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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