Total births
760
Unisex name · since 1955
Aquila
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 760 babies named Aquila, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12351
- among girls today
- 760
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Aquila currently ranks #12351 among unisex names in America, with 760 babies recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Aquila recorded 760 times among girls since 1955, holding rank #12351 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #12351 among girls today
- 760 born since 1955
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aquila is currently the #12351 unisex name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 760 born since 1955, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12351
- among girls today
- 760
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Aquila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12351
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Aquila was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
33 babies were named Aquila in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Aquila compares
760 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aquila's all-time total is 99% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aquila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 760 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aquila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aquila splits its recorded history at 1995: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aquila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#12,351
Active since
1955
Aquila popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Aquila popularity over time - boys
141 total births recorded since 1977 (Aquila as boys' name)
Aquila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Aquila's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Aquila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s
1980s
194 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
- 2010s 71
2010s
71 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 216 births (28% of all-time use).
How Aquila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aquila's total volume
Aquila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aquila by state
Where Aquila concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aquila? ▼
Aquila has been given to 760 babies in the U.S. since 1955, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12351 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Aquila most popular? ▼
Aquila was most popular in the 1990s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Aquila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aquila are New York (23 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Aquila a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aquila is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 760 births, and as a boy's name it has 141 births.
How long has the name Aquila been used? ▼
Records for Aquila go back to 1955, giving 71 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aquila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aquilla, Aqueelah, Aquarius, Aquanetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aquila's data
- Aquila's decade-level peak was the 1990s (216 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Aquilas (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Aquila
Nearby Names Like Aquila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aquila
Aquilla Girl
986 births
Aqueelah Girl
321 births
Aquarius Girl
235 births
Aquanetta Girl
207 births
Aqua Girl
181 births
Compare Aquila side by side: Aquila vs Aquilla Aquila vs Aqueelah Aquila vs Aquarius
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aquila
Storme #12350
72 births · Peak 2000
Seana #12352
1,905 births · Peak 1969
Kymberly #12349
3,046 births · Peak 1987
Tamsin #12353
413 births · Peak 2017
Sebrina #12348
2,127 births · Peak 1970
Valynn #12354
131 births · Peak 2018
Andreina #12347
1,277 births · Peak 1989
Mylea #12355
310 births · Peak 2008
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, 1955–2025 (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. "Aquila: #12351 Unisex Name - 760 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aquila. 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 Aquila 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.