girl's name
Aqila
ah-KEE-lah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 31
Aqila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Aqila Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Aqila?
In 2006, Aqila was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Aqila Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aqila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aqila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aqila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aqila
- Arabic ah-KEE-lah
Sibling Names for Aqila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aqila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aqila
How popular is the name Aqila?
In 2006, Aqila was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Aqila a girl's or a boy's name?
Aqila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aqila?
Aqila has 3 syllables.
When was Aqila most popular?
Aqila peaked in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.