What does Aquila mean?

Aquila as a boys' name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Aquila is "eagle". Despite the feminine -a ending, used in the 19th century as a revival of an ancient Roman name. Aquila is also the name of a constellation.

ASSOCIATED WITH eagle, 19th century, ancient (old), roman, constellation (star)

Variations

VARIANTS Acquila, Acquilino, Acquilla, Akila, Akilino, Akilla, Aquilina, Aquilino, Aquilla

SEE ALSO Acilino

FEMININE FORM Aquilina

How popular is Aquila?

Aquila is an uncommonly occurring first name for men but a very prominent surname for all people (#33993 out of 150436, Top 23%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Aquila is pronounced similarly to Aquillo and Aquilo. Other recommended sound-alike names are Abdulla, Abia, Abija, Achill, Adil, Agilan, Aimil, Akil, Akira, Akiva, Alia, Aluin, Aluino, Amil, Anwil, Anwill, Aqmal, Aquil, Aquiles, Aquilles, Atila, Atilo, Attila, Attilia (see Attila), Autha, Avia, Avrill, Axil, Axill, Aymil, Azria, Azuria and Palila. Like Aquila, these names are not frequently used.