Total births
321
Girls' name · since 1976
Aqueelah
321 babies named Aqueelah in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 321
- total births
- 1976–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
321 girls have been named Aqueelah since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aqueelah has been recorded 321 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1996.
- 321 total births
- 1976–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
321 girls have been named Aqueelah since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 321
- total births
- 1976–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Aqueelah was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Aqueelah in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Aqueelah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aqueelah splits its recorded history at 1986: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1996 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aqueelah at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Aqueelah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1996
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Aqueelah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Aqueelah's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Aqueelah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s 57
1990s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 150 births (47% of all-time use).
Aqueelah by state
Where Aqueelah concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 24 | 7.5% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.6% |
New Jersey share of Aqueelah's total US births 7.5%
Even split
24 of 321 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aqueelah? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 321 babies named Aqueelah. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 37 births.
When was Aqueelah most popular? ▼
Aqueelah was most popular in the 1980s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Aqueelah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aqueelah are New Jersey (24 births), California (15 births), Pennsylvania (7 births).
How long has the name Aqueelah been used? ▼
Aqueelah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 21 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Aqueelah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aquilla, Aquila, Aquarius, Aquanetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aqueelah's data
- Aqueelah's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (150 total births) through the 1990s (57) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Aqueelahs (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aqueelah
Nearby Names Like Aqueelah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aqueelah
Aquilla Girl
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Aquila Girl
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Aquarius Girl
235 births
Aquanetta Girl
207 births
Aqua Girl
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Compare Aqueelah side by side: Aqueelah vs Aquilla Aqueelah vs Aquila Aqueelah vs Aquarius
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aqueelah: Baby Name Since 1976 - 321 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aqueelah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aqueelah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.