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Aquila

♂ Boy

Pronounced AK-wih-luh /ˈæk.wɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Aquila is Latin for 'eagle.' The word named the eagle standard of the Roman legions and gives its name to a constellation on the celestial equator. It is also a personal name in the New Testament: Aquila, a tentmaker and husband of Priscilla, who worked alongside Paul. All three associations are genuine and we note them honestly.High

In 30 seconds: Latin for 'eagle' — a constellation, a Roman standard, and a New Testament name (said 'AK-wih-luh').
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MeaningAquila is Latin for 'eagle.' The word named the eagle standard of the Roman legions and gives its name to a constellation on the celestial equator. It is also a personal name in the New Testament: Aquila, a tentmaker and husband of Priscilla, who worked alongside Paul. All three associations are genuine and we note them honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#10909 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119772023

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

Aquila is the Latin word for 'eagle.' It named the eagle standard carried before the Roman legions and still names a constellation on the celestial equator. As a personal name it appears in the New Testament, borne by a tentmaker, husband of Priscilla, who shared his trade and his home with Paul. We note the scriptural association respectfully (said 'AK-wih-luh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Latin, and stately.

Did you know? Aquila is Latin for eagle: the bird on the standards of the Roman legions, the constellation that carries Altair, and the name of the tentmaker who worked beside Paul in the New Testament. Three real threads in one short name (said 'AK-wih-luh').
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Aquila — Latin 'eagle'; constellation; New Testament Aquila, husband of Priscilla

Variations

AquillaAquilinoAkila

Nicknames

QuilAqLino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquila mean?

Aquila is Latin for 'eagle.' It also names a constellation and, in the New Testament, a tentmaker who worked with Paul.

How do you pronounce Aquila?

It's said AK-wih-luh /ˈæk.wɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aquila a boy or girl name?

Aquila is used here as a boy's name, as in the New Testament; it is occasionally given to girls too.

How popular is Aquila?

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

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