Aqua

Q: What is the origin of Aqua?

Aqua is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Aqua?

According to the latest SSA data, Aqua is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Aqua a girl name?

Aqua is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Water"

A Latin word name meaning water, used in English as a distinctive nature and color adjacent given name.

Themes:waterlatincolornature

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Aqua

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Aqua did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Aqua Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Aqua.

4 ideas

aquy

Nickname

aqua

Nickname

aquay

Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Aqua

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Aqua mean?

Aqua means "Water". A Latin word name meaning water, used in English as a distinctive nature and color adjacent given name.

What is the origin of Aqua?

Aqua is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Aqua?

According to the latest SSA data, Aqua is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Aqua a girl name?

Aqua is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Aqua?

Popular nicknames for Aqua include aquy, aqua, aq, aquay. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Aqua?

There are many names similar to Aqua in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Modern English

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

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