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Aquila

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Pronounced uh-KWIL-uh /əˈkwɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a man (a tentmaker, husband of Priscilla), so it reads as unisex with a historic male use, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soaring name: Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and a constellation (said 'uh-KWIL-uh'). Unisex and biblical, which we note.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningAquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a man (a tentmaker, husband of Priscilla), so it reads as unisex with a historic male use, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#13354 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 760

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119552025

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

As a name, Aquila means 'eagle' in Latin and marks a constellation. In the New Testament it belongs to a tentmaker, husband of Priscilla, so it carries a historic male use alongside modern female use — unisex, which we note (said 'uh-KWIL-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., with historic male use too. Rare, celestial, and unisex.

Did you know? Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and names a constellation in the night sky. It appears in the Bible as a man's name, so it's unisex, which we note (said 'uh-KWIL-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aquila — Latin 'eagle'; constellation; biblical (unisex)

Variations

AquillaAkilaAquilina

Nicknames

QuilaKilaAqui

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquila mean?

Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and a constellation; it appears in the Bible as a man's name, so it's unisex, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aquila?

It's said uh-KWIL-uh /əˈkwɪl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aquila a boy or girl name?

Aquila is used for both; it has a historic male use in the Bible, which we note.

How popular is Aquila?

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

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