Aquila vs Kia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aquila

Boy #21,389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Roman Italian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,389
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quil, Aq

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aquila Rank #21,389
Kia Rank #21,272

Kia is more popular, ranked #21272 vs #21389 for Aquila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aquila ___

  • Aquila James
  • Aquila Marcus
  • Aquila Leon
  • Aquila Sebastian
  • Aquila Dante

Kia ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aquila

Orion Phoenix Cassius Corvus Lyra

If you choose Kia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquila or Kia more popular?

Kia is more popular, ranked #21272 compared to Aquila at #21389 in the United States.

What do Aquila and Kia mean?

Aquila means "eagle" (Latin origin).

Are Aquila and Kia boy or girl names?

Aquila is primarily a boy name. Kia is primarily a boy name.

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